formannskapsmedlem
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
- 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
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.
Word Parts
Similar Words
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.
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