generasjonsskifte
Syllables
ge-ne-ra-sjon-s-ski-fte
Pronunciation
/ɡɛnəˈɾɑːsjøːnˌskɪftə/
Stress
1000101
Morphemes
generasjon, skifte + s
The word 'generasjonsskifte' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into seven syllables: ge-ne-ra-sjon-s-ski-fte. Primary stress falls on the first syllable. It consists of the roots 'generasjon' and 'skifte' connected by the genitive marker 's'. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and vowel-based division.
Definitions
- 1
A change from one generation to the next, often referring to a shift in values, leadership, or societal norms.
Generation change, generational shift
“Eit generasjonsskifte er i gang i politikken.”
“Ho representerer eit viktig generasjonsskifte.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable of 'generasjon' (ge-). Secondary stress is minimal and distributed across the remaining syllables.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, initial syllable with onset consonant.. ne — Open syllable, following vowel.. ra — Open syllable, following consonant.. sjon — Closed syllable, coda formed by 'sj' cluster.. s — Open syllable, genitive marker.. ski — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'sk'. fte — Closed syllable, coda formed by 't'
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally maintained as onsets whenever possible.
Vowel-Based Division
Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Genitive Marker
The genitive marker 's' is often treated as a separate syllable.
- The 'sj' digraph represents /ʃ/. Regional variations in vowel quality in 'generasjon' are possible, but /ɑː/ is common. The word functions solely as a noun, so stress and syllabification remain consistent.
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