gentlemansparagraf
Syllables
gen-tlem-ans-pa-ra-graf
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɛntl̩mɑnsˌpɑɾɑɡɾɑf/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
gentleman + paragraf + s
The word 'gentlemansparagraf' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: gen-tlem-ans-pa-ra-graf. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('graf'). The word consists of an English loanword ('gentleman') modified by a Nynorsk genitive marker ('s') and the Norwegian word 'paragraf'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and sonority sequencing principles.
Definitions
- 1
A paragraph dealing with the rights or privileges of a gentleman.
Gentleman's paragraph
“Denne loven inneholder en viktig gentlemansparagraf.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('graf'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns.
Syllables
gen — Open syllable, onset consonant /ɡ/, vowel /ɛ/, coda null.. tlem — Closed syllable, complex onset /tl/, vowel /ɛ/, coda /m/. Syllabic /l/ is possible.. ans — Closed syllable, vowel /ɑ/, coda /ns/. Genitive marker.. pa — Open syllable, onset consonant /p/, vowel /ɑ/, coda null.. ra — Open syllable, onset consonant /ɾ/, vowel /ɑ/, coda null.. graf — Closed syllable, onset consonant /ɡ/, vowel /ɑ/, coda /f/. Primary stress.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'gent').
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are structured to follow the sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables
Nynorsk generally avoids creating syllables consisting of a single consonant.
- Reduction of 'man' to a syllabic /l/ is possible.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /ɾ/ (trill vs. flap).
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