fattigmannsbarn
The word 'fattigmannsbarn' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: fat-tig-manns-barn. Stress falls on the first syllable. The syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel boundaries, with no significant exceptions.
Definitions
- 1
A child of a poor man.
Child of a poor man
“Han var et fattigmannsbarn som kjempet seg opp.”
“Historien handler om et fattigmannsbarn og drømmene hans.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('fat').
Syllables
fat — Open syllable, stressed.. tig — Closed syllable.. manns — Closed syllable, contains genitive suffix.. barn — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Boundary
Syllables are often divided at vowel boundaries.
- Geminate consonants (e.g., 'tt' in 'fattig') do not affect syllable division.
- The velar fricative /ɣ/ pronunciation of 'g' does not impact syllabification.
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