autoritetsfigur
Syllables
au-to-ri-tets-fi-gur
Pronunciation
/ˌɑʊ̯tɔriˈtɛːtsfiɡʉːr/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
auto- + ritet + -figur
The word 'autoritetsfigur' is divided into six syllables: au-to-ri-tets-fi-gur. Stress falls on the penult syllable ('te'). The word is a compound noun with Greek, Germanic, and French origins. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
A person who embodies authority.
Authority figure
“Læreren var ein viktig autoritetsfigur for elevane.”
“Foreldra er ofte dei første autoritetsfigurane barn møter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('te').
Syllables
au — Open syllable, vowel digraph.. to — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. ri — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. tets — Closed syllable, consonant cluster in the coda.. fi — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. gur — Closed syllable, coda 'r'.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept in the onset of the following syllable.
Vowel Digraphs
Vowel digraphs are generally kept together as a single syllable.
Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are divided based on the onset-rime structure, with the nucleus forming the core of the syllable.
- The 'tets' syllable is a slightly unusual combination but follows Nynorsk rules.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /ʉ/ vs. /y/) do not significantly affect syllable division.
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