Hyphenation ofsysselsettingsproblem

Norwegian Word Analysis: sysselsettingsproblem

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "sysselsettingsproblem" is a compound noun in Norwegian, meaning "employment problem". It's a relatively long word, typical of Norwegian noun formation. Pronunciation involves a mix of voiced and voiceless consonants, and vowel qualities that are crucial for distinguishing meaning.

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 (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• syssel-: Root, derived from Old Norse sysla meaning "to occupy oneself, to be busy". Relates to employment/occupation.
• -settings-: Suffix, derived from the present participle of sette (to set, to place) + -ings (nominalizing suffix). Indicates a process or state.
• -problem: Root, borrowed from English/German "problem", ultimately from Greek problema.

4. Stress Identification:

Norwegian generally has stress on the first syllable of a word. However, in compound words, the stress often falls on the first element. In this case, the primary stress is on "syssel".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈsʏsːəlˌsɛtːɪŋsproˈblɛm/

6. Edge Case Review:

Norwegian allows for relatively complex consonant clusters, which can sometimes lead to ambiguity in syllable division. However, the rules generally prioritize keeping consonant clusters intact within a syllable if possible.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function, as it's a single, inflexible form.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A difficulty or issue related to employment or job creation.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine, definite singular: sysselsettingsproblemet)
• Translation: Employment problem
• Synonyms: arbeidsledighetsproblem (unemployment problem), jobbutfordring (job challenge)
• Antonyms: arbeidsplassmulighet (employment opportunity)
• Examples:
  • "Regjeringen må finne en løsning på sysselsettingsproblemet." (The government must find a solution to the employment problem.)
  • "Sysselsettingsproblemet er spesielt stort blant unge." (The employment problem is particularly large among young people.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• arbeidsledighet: /ɑrˈbæi̯dsˌleːðɪˌheːt/ - Syllables: ar-bei-ds-le-di-ghet. Similar structure with multiple syllables and consonant clusters. Stress on the second syllable.
• utviklingsmuligheter: /ʉtˈvɪklɪŋsˌmʉːlɪˌheːtər/ - Syllables: ut-vik-lings-mu-li-ghe-ter. Long compound noun, similar to "sysselsettingsproblem". Stress on the second syllable.
• samfunnsproblemer: /samˈfʊnːsˌproːblɛmər/ - Syllables: sam-funns-pro-ble-mer. Another compound noun with a similar structure. Stress on the second syllable.

The difference in stress placement (first syllable in "sysselsettingsproblem" vs. second in the others) is typical of Norwegian compound nouns where the first element is a relatively independent morpheme.

10. Division Rules:

• Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable. (e.g., "syssel")
• Vowel Peak: Each syllable must contain a vowel.
• Sonority Sequencing: Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus (vowel).

11. Special Considerations:

The double 's' in "syssel" affects pronunciation, creating a geminate consonant. This doesn't change the syllable division but influences the phonetic realization.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist in Norwegian. However, these variations generally don't affect the syllable division.