begravelsesagent
Syllables
be-gra-vel-ses-a-gent
Pronunciation
/ˈbɛɡrɑˌvɛlsˌæːjɛnt/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
begrave + lsesagent
The word 'begravelsesagent' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: be-gra-vel-ses-a-gent. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles, aligning with morphemic boundaries where possible. The word means 'funeral agent'.
Definitions
- 1
A person who arranges funerals.
Funeral agent
“Ho kontakta ein begravelsesagent for å planlegge gravferda.”
“Begravelsesagenten var svært hjelpsam i ein vanskeleg tid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ses'.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, initial syllable.. gra — Open syllable, contains the root vowel.. vel — Open syllable, part of the root.. ses — Closed syllable, contains the suffix vowel.. a — Open syllable, vowel sound.. gent — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable division often aligns with morpheme boundaries, but onset maximization takes precedence.
- The '-lses-' cluster requires careful consideration of onset maximization.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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