åremålstilsetting
Syllables
å-re-mål-stil-set-ting
Pronunciation
/ˈɔːrəˌmɔːlsˌtɪlˈsɛtːɪŋ/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0 1
Morphemes
åre- + mål- + tilsetting
The word 'åremålstilsetting' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: å-re-mål-stil-set-ting. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('måls-'). Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sounds. The word means 'fixed-term employment'.
Definitions
- 1
A fixed-term employment contract.
Fixed-term employment
“Ho fekk ei åremålstilsetting som lærar.”
“Åremålstilsetting er vanleg i forskingsprosjekt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('måls-'). Nynorsk typically stresses the second-to-last syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
å — Open syllable, initial vowel.. re — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. mål — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. stil — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. set — Closed syllable, vowel followed by geminate consonant cluster.. ting — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each vowel sound forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants (double consonants) create a stronger syllable boundary.
- The geminate consonant 'tt' in 'setting' clearly defines a syllable boundary.
- The consonant cluster 'ls' in 'mål' is a common feature in Nynorsk and doesn't pose a significant challenge to syllabification.
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