foregangsskikkelse
Syllables
for-e-gang-sskik-kel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈfɔrəˈɡɑŋsskɪkːəlse/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0 0
Morphemes
fore- + gang + sskikkelse
The word 'foregangsskikkelse' is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk. It is divided into six syllables: for-e-gang-sskik-kel-se. The primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'gang'. The syllabification follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel separation, typical for Norwegian.
Definitions
- 1
A person who is a pioneer, a leading figure, or a trendsetter.
Pioneer, leading figure, trailblazer.
“Ho er ei viktig foregangsskikkelse innan forskinga.”
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'gang'. This is typical for Norwegian Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, onset consonant /f/, vowel nucleus /ɔr/.. e — Open syllable, schwa vowel /ə/.. gang — Closed syllable, onset consonant /ɡ/, vowel nucleus /ɑ/, coda consonant /ŋ/. Primary stress.. sskik — Closed syllable, complex onset /sk/, vowel nucleus /ɪ/, coda consonant /kː/. Geminate consonant.. kel — Closed syllable, onset consonant /k/, vowel nucleus /e/, coda consonant /lse/.. se — Open syllable, onset consonant /s/, vowel nucleus /e/.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are assigned to the onset of the following syllable (e.g., 'sskik').
Vowel Separation
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable (e.g., 'for-e').
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are broken down into their constituent morphemes before syllabification.
- The geminate consonant /kː/ in 'sskik' is a common feature of Norwegian and influences the syllable structure.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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