gentlemannsparagraf
Syllables
gen-tle-manns-pa-ra-graf
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɛntl̩ˌmanːsˌpaɾaɡɾaf/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
gentle- + mann- + sparagraf
The word 'gentlemannsparagraf' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: gen-tle-manns-pa-ra-graf. Stress falls on the third syllable ('manns'). The word is composed of borrowed and native elements, and its syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
A clause or paragraph in a legal document that is considered particularly favorable to gentlemen or those in positions of power. Often used ironically.
Gentleman's clause/paragraph
“Denne loven inneholder ein gentlemannsparagraf som gjer det mogleg å unngå straff.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('manns').
Syllables
gen — Open syllable, onset consonant /ɡ/, vowel nucleus /ɛ/.. tle — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster /tl/, vowel nucleus /ə/. Syllabic consonant.. manns — Closed syllable, onset consonant /m/, vowel nucleus /a/, geminate consonant /nː/, final consonant /s/. Gemination affects syllable weight.. pa — Open syllable, onset consonant /p/, vowel nucleus /a/.. ra — Open syllable, onset consonant /ɾ/, vowel nucleus /a/.. graf — Closed syllable, onset consonant /ɡ/, vowel nucleus /a/, final consonant /f/.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Nynorsk favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'gentle-manns'.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables generally follow a sonority sequencing principle, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus.
- Geminate consonants ('nn' in 'manns') affect syllable weight.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound may exist.
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