Hyphenation ofrevolusjonskomite

Norwegian Word Analysis: revolusjonskomite

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "revolusjonskomite" (revolution committee) is a compound noun in Norwegian. Its pronunciation involves a series of consonant clusters and vowel sounds typical of the language. The 'j' is pronounced as /j/, and the 's' is often voiced between vowels.

2. Syllable Division:

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

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• revolusjons-: Prefix/Root: Derived from the French "révolution" (via Latin "revolutio"), meaning "revolution". It functions as a modifying element.
• komite: Root: Derived from the French "comité" (via Latin "comitatus"), meaning "committee". This is the core noun element.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate (second-to-last) syllable: "komi-".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/rɛvɔlʉˈʃɔnskɔmɪtə/

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

Here's a detailed breakdown of each syllable, with IPA transcription, rule application, and potential exceptions:

• re-: /rɛ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around vowels. No exceptions.
• vo-: /vɔ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around vowels. No exceptions.
• lu-: /lʉ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around vowels. No exceptions.
• sjons-: /ʃɔns/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset. Potential exception: The 'sj' cluster can sometimes be analyzed as a single phoneme /ʃ/.
• ko-: /kɔ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around vowels. No exceptions.
• mi-: /mɪ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around vowels. No exceptions.
• te: /tə/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around vowels. No exceptions.

7. Edge Case Review:

The 'sj' cluster is a common feature in Norwegian and is generally treated as a single onset. However, some analyses might separate it into /s/ and /j/. The compound nature of the word doesn't introduce any specific syllabification exceptions.

8. Grammatical Role:

"Revolusjonskomite" primarily functions as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context within a sentence.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: revolusjonskomite
• Part of Speech: Noun (feminine)
• Definitions:
  • "A committee formed to carry out a revolution."
  • "A revolutionary committee."
• Translation: Revolution Committee
• Synonyms: revolusjonsråd (Revolutionary Council)
• Antonyms: (Difficult to find a direct antonym, perhaps "konservativt utvalg" - Conservative Committee)
• Examples:
  • "Revolusjonskomiteen planla et kupp." (The Revolution Committee planned a coup.)
  • "Medlemmene av revolusjonskomiteen ble arrestert." (The members of the Revolution Committee were arrested.)

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Norwegian pronunciation might affect vowel quality (e.g., the /ʉ/ sound) but generally don't alter the core syllabification. Some dialects might reduce unstressed vowels, but this doesn't change the syllable count.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• universitet (university): u-ni-ver-si-te-tet - Similar structure with multiple syllables and consonant clusters. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• demonstrasjon (demonstration): de-mon-stra-sjon - Similar French/Latin origin, multiple syllables, and consonant clusters. Stress on the third syllable.
• administrasjon (administration): ad-mi-ni-stra-sjon - Again, similar origin and structure. Stress on the fourth syllable.

The differences in stress placement are due to the inherent rhythmic patterns of each word and the influence of the morphemic structure. "Revolusjonskomite" follows a more typical Norwegian stress pattern for compound nouns.