generalsekretærstilling
Syllables
ge-ne-ral-sek-re-tær-stil-ling
Pronunciation
/ˌɡɛnərɑlˌsɛkrɛˈtæːrˌstɪlɪŋ/
Stress
00100100
Morphemes
generell- + sekretær + stilling
The word 'generalsekretærstilling' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into eight syllables: ge-ne-ral-sek-re-tær-stil-ling. The primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('tær'). The word is composed of a Latin-derived prefix/root ('generell-'), a French-derived root ('sekretær'), and an Old Norse-derived suffix ('stilling'). Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and vowel quality.
Definitions
- 1
The position or job of a general secretary.
Position as a general secretary
“Ho søkte på stillinga som generalsekretærstilling.”
“Generalsekretærstillinga er ledig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('tær'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is short.. ne — Open syllable, vowel is schwa.. ral — Closed syllable, vowel is long.. sek — Closed syllable, vowel is short.. re — Open syllable, vowel is short.. tær — Closed syllable, vowel is long and stressed.. stil — Closed syllable, vowel is short.. ling — Closed syllable, vowel is short.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Quality
Syllable boundaries are often determined by changes in vowel quality (e.g., short vs. long vowels).
Nynorsk Vowel Pronunciation
Nynorsk tends to maintain distinct vowel sounds, avoiding diphthongization.
- The 'æ' vowel is a characteristic feature of Nynorsk and is pronounced distinctly.
- The 'r' sound can be alveolar or retroflex depending on the dialect.
- Compound nouns in Nynorsk often have stress on the penult syllable.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian Nynorsk
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.