generalkommissær
Syllables
ge-ne-ral-kom-mis-sær
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɛnərɑlkɔmɪsːæːr/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
general- + kommiss- + -ær
The word 'generalkommissær' is divided into six syllables: ge-ne-ral-kom-mis-sær. Primary stress falls on the second syllable. It's a masculine noun of Latin origin, meaning 'General Commissioner'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel sequencing rules.
Definitions
- 1
A high-ranking official or representative, often with broad powers.
General Commissioner
“Generalkommissæren underskrev avtalen.”
“Han ble utnevnt til generalkommissær.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ne'). Nynorsk typically stresses the second syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. ne — Open syllable, primary stressed.. ral — Open syllable, unstressed. 'al' forms a diphthong.. kom — Closed syllable, unstressed.. mis — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sær — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Syllables are formed to maximize the number of consonants in the onset position.
Vowel Sequencing
Diphthongs and vowel clusters are treated as a single syllable nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy, with more sonorous sounds forming the nucleus.
- Loanword status may lead to slight regional pronunciation variations, but syllable division remains consistent.
- The 'ss' cluster does not pose a syllable division issue in Nynorsk.
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