firemannsbustad
Syllables
fi-re-manns-bu-stad
Pronunciation
/ˈfiːrəˌmɑnsbʉːstad/
Stress
10010
Morphemes
fire + manns + bustad
The word *firemannsbustad* is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: fi-re-manns-bu-stad. Stress falls on the 'bu' syllable. It consists of the prefix 'fire', the root 'manns', and the root 'bustad'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
A residence for firefighters.
Firefighter's residence
“Han budde i ein ny firemannsbustad.”
“Kommunen planla å byggja fleire firemannsbustader.”
syn:brannmannsbustad
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of the root word ('bu' in 'bustad').
Syllables
fi — Open syllable, stressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. manns — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a consonant cluster onset.. bu — Open syllable, stressed.. stad — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together as onsets whenever possible (e.g., *mɑns-*).
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllable structure follows a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
- The genitive *manns-* can sometimes be pronounced with a reduced vowel.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist.
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