Hyphenation ofutstillingskasse

Norwegian Word Analysis: utstillingskasse

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "utstillingskasse" (exhibition case) is a compound noun in Norwegian. Its pronunciation involves a sequence of consonant clusters and vowel sounds typical of the language. The word is relatively long, presenting a challenge for syllabification.

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:

• ut-: Prefix. Origin: Old Norse. Function: Indicates 'out' or 'external'.
• still-: Root. Origin: Old Norse. Function: Related to 'still', meaning 'quiet', 'calm', but here related to 'exhibit' through the verb 'å stille ut' (to exhibit).
• -ings-: Suffix. Origin: Germanic. Function: Forms a noun from a verb (nominalizing suffix).
• -kasse: Root. Origin: Old Norse. Function: 'box', 'case'.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: "still". Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word, but compound words often shift the stress to the first element of the second component.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ʉtˈʃɪlːɪŋskɑsːə/

6. Edge Case Review:

Norwegian allows for relatively complex consonant clusters, which can sometimes lead to ambiguity in syllabification. However, the rules generally prioritize keeping consonant clusters intact within a syllable, especially at the beginning.

7. Grammatical Role:

"utstillingskasse" is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: An exhibition case; a display case.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine gender - kasse is an n-word)
• Translation: Exhibition case
• Synonyms: utstillingsmontre (exhibition display), visningskasse (viewing case)
• Antonyms: (None directly applicable, as it's an object)
• Examples:
  • "Maleriet ble plassert i en utstillingskasse." (The painting was placed in an exhibition case.)
  • "De åpnet utstillingskassen for å vise frem smykkene." (They opened the exhibition case to show off the jewelry.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• bokhylle (bookshelf): "bok-hyl-le" - Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters. Stress on the first syllable.
• datamaskin (computer): "da-ta-ma-skin" - Compound word, stress shifts to the first syllable of the second component.
• fjelltopp (mountain top): "fjel-ltopp" - Consonant cluster at the beginning of the second syllable. Stress on the first syllable.

The differences in syllable division arise from the varying consonant clusters and the compound nature of the words. "utstillingskasse" has a longer and more complex structure, leading to a different stress pattern compared to the simpler "bokhylle" and "fjelltopp". "datamaskin" shares the stress shift characteristic due to its compound structure.

10. Division Rules:

• Onset Maximization: Norwegian prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
• Vowel-Centric Syllables: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
• Compound Word Stress: Stress often falls on the first syllable of the second element in a compound word.

11. Special Considerations:

The "ll" sequence in "stillings" can be considered a geminate consonant, influencing the syllable weight. Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the duration of the vowels, but not the core syllabification.