enkjemannspensjon
Syllables
en-kje-manns-pen-sjon
Pronunciation
/ɛŋˈkjømɑnsˈpɛnsjɔn/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
enkje + pensjon + manns
The word 'enkjemannspensjon' is divided into five syllables: en-kje-manns-pen-sjon. The primary stress falls on 'kje'. It's a compound noun composed of the prefix 'enkje' (widow), the genitive 'manns' (husband's), and the root 'pensjon' (pension). Syllable division follows Norwegian Nynorsk rules prioritizing open syllables and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
A pension paid to a widow based on her husband's contributions.
Widow's pension
“Ho mottok enkjemannspensjon etter mannens død.”
syn:enkepensjon
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('kje'). The final syllable ('sjon') receives secondary stress.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, onset consonant /ɛ/ vowel. Unstressed.. kje — Open syllable, onset consonant /k/ vowel. Primary stressed syllable.. manns — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster /m/, vowel /a/, final consonant /s/. Syllabic 'm' possible.. pen — Open syllable, onset consonant /p/, vowel /ɛ/. Unstressed.. sjon — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster /sj/, vowel /ɔ/, final consonant /n/. Secondary stress.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together as onsets whenever possible (e.g., 'manns', 'sjon').
Open Syllable Preference
Syllables tend to be open (CV) rather than closed (CVC) when possible.
Syllabic Consonant
'm' can form a syllable on its own between vowels (e.g., 'manns').
- The syllabic nature of 'm' in 'manns' is a potential variation.
- Regional vowel pronunciations might exist but do not affect syllable division.
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