frilansjournalist
Syllables
fri-lans-jour-na-list
Pronunciation
/friːˈlansˌjʊːrnalɪst/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
fri + lans + journalist
The word 'frilansjournalist' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: fri-lans-jour-na-list. Stress falls on the third syllable ('jour'). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles, typical of Nynorsk phonology. The word consists of a prefix 'fri-', a root 'lans', and a suffix 'journalist'.
Definitions
- 1
A person who works as a journalist without being employed by a specific news organization.
Freelance journalist
“Han er ein dyktig frilansjournalist.”
“Ho jobbar som frilansjournalist for fleire aviser.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('jour'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns.
Syllables
fri — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Unstressed.. lans — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.. jour — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong. Primary stressed syllable.. na — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.. list — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'fr-', 'lst').
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Penultimate Stress
Nynorsk nouns generally have stress on the penultimate syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'j' (as [j] or [ʝ]) do not affect syllable division.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morpheme boundaries, but these do not alter the syllabification process.
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