ekspedisjonssjef
Syllables
ek-spe-di-sjon-ssjef
Pronunciation
/ɛkspɛˈdiːsjɔnʂjɛf/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
ekspedisjon + ssjef
The word 'ekspedisjonssjef' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: ek-spe-di-sjon-ssjef. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sjon'). It consists of a Latin-derived root ('ekspedisjon') and an Old Norse-derived suffix ('ssjef'). Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
A person in charge of an expedition; expedition leader.
Expedition chief
“Han er ekspedisjonssjef for polarekspedisjonen.”
“Ekspedisjonssjefen tok avgjørelsen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sjon'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk nouns with multiple syllables.
Syllables
ek — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed (weakly).. spe — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. di — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. sjon — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. ssjef — Closed syllable, contains a geminate consonant and consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables whenever possible (e.g., 'eks-', 'di-').
Vowel Sequences
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable (e.g., 'pe-di-').
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants (like 'ss') do not create separate syllables.
- The 'sj' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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