erstatningsansvarlig
Syllables
er-stat-nings-an-svar-lig
Pronunciation
/ˈɛrˌstɑtnɪŋsɑnsʋɑrˈliːɡ/
Stress
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Morphemes
erstatnings- + ansvar- + -lig
The word 'erstatningsansvarlig' is divided into six syllables based on vowel sounds, following Nynorsk phonological rules. It's a compound adjective formed from 'erstatning' (compensation), 'ansvar' (responsibility), and the suffix '-lig' (liable). Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('stat').
Definitions
- 1
Liable for compensation; legally responsible for paying damages.
Liable for compensation
“Han ble funnet erstatningsansvarlig for skadene.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('stat'). The final syllable ('lig') also receives some emphasis, but is secondary to 'stat'.
Syllables
er — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel sound 'ɛr'.. stat — Closed syllable, contains the primary stress.. nings — Closed syllable, contains a nasal vowel.. an — Open syllable, vowel sound 'ɑn'.. svar — Closed syllable, contains a voiced fricative.. lig — Closed syllable, final syllable, vowel sound 'iː'.
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Vowel Peak Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound, forming the syllable's nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained unless they are exceptionally complex and disrupt pronunciation.
Avoidance of Lone Consonants
Consonants are generally not left as single-letter syllables; they are grouped with adjacent vowels.
- The 'ns' cluster in 'ansvarlig' is a common occurrence and doesn't pose a syllable division issue.
- Nynorsk syllable division generally avoids breaking up consonant clusters unless they are exceptionally complex.
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