gammalmannsstemme
Syllables
gam-mal-manns-stem-me
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɑmːɑlˌmɑnsˈstɛmːə/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
gammal, stemme + manns
The word 'gammalmannsstemme' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: gam-mal-manns-stem-me. Stress falls on the first syllable. The morphemes are 'gammal' (old), 'manns' (man's), and 'stemme' (voice). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles.
Definitions
- 1
The voice of an old man.
Old man's voice
“Eg kjende att gammalmannsstemme i telefonen.”
“Ho imiterte ein gammalmannsstemme.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('gam-'). Nynorsk typically stresses the first syllable in compound nouns.
Syllables
gam — Open syllable, stressed, containing the root vowel.. mal — Open syllable, unstressed, containing the root vowel.. manns — Open syllable, unstressed, containing the genitive suffix.. stem — Open syllable, unstressed, containing the root vowel.. me — Open syllable, unstressed, containing the root vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Geminate Consonant Handling
Geminate consonants are treated as a single unit within a syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The genitive '-s' is often treated as part of the preceding syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel qualities but not the core syllable division.
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