ekspedisjonsmedlem
Syllables
ek-spe-di-sjons-med-lem
Pronunciation
/ɛkspɛˈdiʃɔnsmɛdlɛm/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
ekspedisjon, medlem + -s-
The word 'ekspedisjonsmedlem' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables based on onset maximization and vowel peak principles. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('di'). The word consists of two roots ('ekspedisjon' and 'medlem') connected by a linking morpheme ('-s-').
Definitions
- 1
A person who is part of an expedition.
Expedition member
“Han er eit viktig medlem av ekspedisjonsmedlemene.”
“Ekspedisjonsmedlemene møttest i Oslo.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('di'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
ek — Open syllable, initial syllable, relatively simple structure.. spe — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'sp'.. di — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. sjons — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'sj', complex structure.. med — Closed syllable, simple structure.. lem — Closed syllable, simple structure.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are retained at the beginning of syllables whenever possible (e.g., 'sp', 'sj').
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, forming the nucleus of the syllable.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy, with more sonorous sounds (vowels) towards the center and less sonorous sounds (consonants) towards the edges.
- The 'sj' cluster is treated as a single onset, despite being a sequence of two consonants.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but do not affect the core syllabification.
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