forsørgeransvar
The word 'forsørgeransvar' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: for-sør-ger-an-svar. It's derived from 'forsørge' (to provide) and 'ansvar' (responsibility). The primary stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
The responsibility of financially and otherwise providing for someone (e.g., a child).
Responsibility for support/maintenance.
“Foreldrene har forsørgeransvar for barna sine.”
“Det er et stort forsørgeransvar å ha en familie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('for'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of a word, especially in compound nouns.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, stressed.. sør — Open syllable, unstressed.. ger — Closed syllable, unstressed.. an — Open syllable, unstressed.. svar — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'for', 'ger').
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound, forming the nucleus of the syllable.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants within a syllable are arranged in decreasing order of sonority.
- The 'rg' cluster in 'sørger' is a common onset and doesn't present a syllabification challenge.
- Nynorsk allows for relatively free vowel sequences, which doesn't significantly impact the syllabification process in this word.
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