flerallsvoterings
Syllables
fle-rall-svo-te-rings
Pronunciation
/flɛrˈtɑlsˌvɔtəɾɪŋ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
flertall + votering + s
The word 'flertallsvotering' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: fle-rall-svo-te-rings. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The division follows rules maximizing onsets and breaking after vowels. It consists of the prefix 'flertall', linking morpheme 's', and root 'votering'.
Definitions
- 1
The process or act of voting in a plural system, or a vote concerning pluralities.
Plural voting
“Debatten handla om innføring av flertallsvotering i borettslaget.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'vo' in 'svotering'. The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
fle — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'fl', vowel 'e'. rall — Open syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel 'a', coda consonant 'l'. svo — Open syllable, onset consonant 's', vowel 'o'. te — Open syllable, onset consonant 't', vowel 'e'. rings — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel 'i', coda consonant cluster 'ngs'
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
The syllable division attempts to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of each syllable (e.g., 'fl' in 'fle').
Vowel Break
Syllables are generally divided after each vowel sound (e.g., 'fle-rall').
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are often split based on sonority, but the goal is to maintain a permissible onset.
- Dialectal variations in the pronunciation of 'v' vs. 'f' do not affect the syllable division.
- The alveolar 'r' sound can be slightly retroflex in some dialects, but this doesn't change the syllable structure.
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