embetsmannskrins
Syllables
em-bets-manns-krins
Pronunciation
/ˈɛmbɛtsˌmɑnsˌkɾɪns/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
embets + manns + krins
The word 'embetsmannskrins' is a Nynorsk compound noun divided into four syllables: em-bets-manns-krins. Stress falls on 'manns'. The syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels/consonants. It consists of a prefix 'embets', root 'manns', and suffix 'krins'.
Definitions
- 1
A district or area associated with officials or administrative personnel.
Official district, administrative circle
“Han vart overført til ein annan embetsmannskrins.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('manns').
Syllables
em — Open syllable, initial syllable.. bets — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. manns — Closed syllable, single consonant onset.. krins — Closed syllable, single consonant onset.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets whenever possible (e.g., 'mb' in 'embets').
Vowel Division
Syllable division occurs after single vowels (e.g., 'em-').
Consonant Division
Syllable division occurs after consonants, unless part of a larger onset cluster.
- The 'mb' cluster is treated as a single onset, a common feature in Nynorsk.
- Compound noun structure dictates stress placement on the penultimate syllable.
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