ålmennprevensjon
Syllables
ål-menn-pre-ven-sjon
Pronunciation
/ɔlˈmɛnːprɛvɛnʃɔn/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
ål + menn + prevensjon
The word 'ålmennprevensjon' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: ål-menn-pre-ven-sjon. Primary stress falls on 'menn'. The word is morphologically complex, combining Old Norse and French-derived elements. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and vowel-consonant separation.
Definitions
- 1
General prevention; public health measures aimed at preventing disease or undesirable social outcomes.
General prevention
“Ålmennprevensjon er viktig for å redusere sykdom.”
“Regjeringen satser på ålmennprevensjon innen psykisk helse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('menn'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root, but in compounds, the stress can shift slightly.
Syllables
ål — Open syllable, single vowel followed by a consonant.. menn — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a geminate consonant cluster.. pre — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. ven — Open syllable, consonant followed by a vowel.. sjon — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally placed at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
Geminate Consonants
Doubled consonants (like 'nn') create a geminate consonant, lengthening the syllable.
- The 'mn' cluster is permissible in Nynorsk, despite being less common in other languages.
- Regional variations in vowel length and 'sj' pronunciation may exist.
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