gateprostitusjon
Syllables
ga-te-pro-sti-tu-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɑːtəˌprɔstɪˈtuːʃɔn/
Stress
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Morphemes
gate + prosti + tusjon
The word 'gateprostitusjon' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: ga-te-pro-sti-tu-sjon. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically composed of a prefix 'gate', a root 'prosti', and a suffix 'tusjon', all with Latin or Old Norse origins. Syllable division follows onset maximization, vowel peak principle, and sonority sequencing principles.
Definitions
- 1
Street prostitution; the act of engaging in prostitution in public places.
Street prostitution
“Politiet slår ned på gateprostitusjon i sentrum.”
“Gateprostitusjon er et komplekst sosialt problem.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-si-' (tu-sjon). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns.
Syllables
ga — Open syllable, onset with /ɡ/, vowel /ɑː/.. te — Open syllable, onset with /t/, vowel /ə/.. pro — Open syllable, onset with /pr/ cluster, vowel /ɔ/.. sti — Closed syllable, onset with /st/ cluster, vowel /ɪ/.. tu — Open syllable, onset with /t/, vowel /uː/.. sjon — Closed syllable, onset with /ʃ/, vowel /ɔ/, coda with /n/.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable (e.g., 'pr-', 'st-').
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Sounds within a syllable are ordered according to their sonority.
Penultimate Stress
Nynorsk nouns generally have stress on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'st' cluster is a common feature and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
- Regional variations in vowel quality are minor and don't affect syllable division.
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