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formannskapsmedlem

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
18 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

formannskapsmedlem

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

for-mann-skaps-med-lem

Pronunciation

/ˈfɔrmɑnskɑpsˈmɛdlɛm/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

formann + -skapsmedlem

The word 'formannskapsmedlem' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: for-mann-skaps-med-lem. The primary stress falls on 'skaps'. The morphemes are 'formann' (chairman) + '-skaps' (collective) + 'medlem' (member). Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A member of a municipal board (formannskap).

    Municipal board member

    Han er eit formannskapsmedlem.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('skaps'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns, often on the penultimate syllable, but influenced by the compound structure.

Syllables

5
for/fɔr/
mann/mɑn/
skaps/skɑps/
med/mɛd/
lem/lɛm/

for Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. mann Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. skaps Closed syllable, stressed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel and consonant.. med Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. lem Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'skaps').

Vowel Sequences

Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable (though this is less prominent in this word).

  • The 'nsk' cluster is treated as part of the preceding syllable, a common pattern in Nynorsk.
  • Regional variations in vowel quality might exist, but do not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025
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