anleggsarbeider
Syllables
an-legg-sar-bei-der
Pronunciation
/anˈlɛɡːsˌɑrˌbɛi̯dər/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
an + legg + sarbeider
The word 'anleggsarbeider' is divided into five syllables based on Nynorsk's preference for open syllables and the allowance of consonant closure. Stress falls on the second syllable. The word is a compound noun with Old Norse roots, meaning 'construction worker'.
Definitions
- 1
A person who works on building or infrastructure projects.
Construction worker
“Han er ein dyktig anleggsarbeider.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('legg'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root or the syllable preceding a suffix.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, CV structure.. legg — Closed syllable, CVC structure with geminate consonant.. sar — Open syllable, CV structure.. bei — Open syllable, CV structure.. der — Open syllable, CV structure.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Nynorsk favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Closure
Consonants can close syllables (CVC), particularly when geminate consonants are present.
- Geminate consonant 'gg' does not affect syllable division.
- Linking suffixes 's' and 'ar' are treated as part of the preceding/following syllables.
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