fengselsanstalt
The word 'fengselsanstalt' is divided into four syllables: feng-sels-an-stalt. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sels-'). It's a compound noun consisting of 'fengsel' (prison) and the German-derived suffix '-anstalt' (institution). Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel-based division.
Definitions
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A prison, penitentiary, or correctional facility.
Prison, penitentiary
“Han vart dømd til fengselsanstalt.”
“Ho jobba i fengselsanstalta.”
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sels-').
Syllables
feng — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. sels — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. an — Open syllable.. stalt — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Nynorsk prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a consonant cluster.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are primarily divided around vowel sounds.
- The syllabic /l/ in 'fengsels' is a potential point of variation, but it's a common feature in Nynorsk.
- Regional variations in vowel qualities might exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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