Hyphenation ofrekorderstatning

Norwegian Word Analysis: rekorderstatning

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "rekorderstatning" is a compound noun in Norwegian, meaning "compensation for damage to records" or "record damage compensation". It's pronounced with relatively straightforward vowel and consonant sounds, though the 'r' is alveolar, as is typical in Eastern Norwegian dialects.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Norwegian syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable), the word breaks down as follows (using only the original letters):

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• rekord-: Root. From English "record", ultimately from Latin recordari ("to remember"). Functions as the base denoting the object damaged.
• -er-: Suffix. Genitive/definite form marker, derived from Old Norse. Functions to connect the root to the following element.
• -statning: Root. From skade ("damage") + -ning (suffix forming nouns denoting an action or result). Skade is of Old Norse origin. The suffix -ning is common in Norwegian noun formation.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: re-kor-der-stat-ning. Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word, but compound words often shift the stress to the second element.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/rɛˈkɔrdərˌstatniŋ/

6. Edge Case Review:

Norwegian allows for relatively complex consonant clusters, and this word contains several. The 'rd' cluster is common and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Rekorderstatning" is primarily a noun. Its syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Compensation for damage to records (audio, video, or official documents).
• Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine gender)
• Translation: Record damage compensation
• Synonyms: erstatning for plateskader (compensation for record damage), skadeerstatning for opptak (damage compensation for recordings)
• Antonyms: skade (damage), tap (loss)
• Examples:
  • "Hun krevde rekorderstatning etter brannen." (She demanded record damage compensation after the fire.)
  • "Forsikringsselskapet betalte rekorderstatning." (The insurance company paid record damage compensation.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• fotballag: fo-tbal-lag. Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters. Stress on the second syllable.
• datamaskin: da-ta-mas-kin. Similar compound structure, stress on the second syllable.
• arbeidsliv: ar-bejds-liv. Another compound noun, stress on the second syllable.

The consistent stress pattern in these compound nouns highlights the rule of shifting stress to the second element. The presence of consonant clusters is also a common feature.

10. Division Rules:

• Onset Maximization: Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable. This explains why 'r' is included in the first syllable.
• Vowel Peak: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
• Compound Word Stress: The second element of a compound word typically receives the primary stress.

11. Special Considerations:

Regional variations in pronunciation of 'r' (e.g., trilled 'r' in some dialects) might slightly affect the phonetic realization, but not the syllabification.