gentlemansregel
Syllables
gen-tle-mans-re-gel
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɛntləˌmɑnsˈreːɡəl/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
gentle- + mans- + regel
The word 'gentlemansregel' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, syllabified as gen-tle-mans-re-gel. It's stressed on the penultimate syllable and comprises borrowed morphemes from English and Latin. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
A rule of conduct considered appropriate for a gentleman; an unwritten rule of polite behavior.
Gentleman's rule
“Det er en viktig del av gentlemansregelen å holde døren åpen for damer.”
“Han fulgte gentlemansregelen og ga henne plassen sin.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 're-gel'. This is typical for Nynorsk nouns.
Syllables
gen — Open syllable, onset 'g', vowel 'e', coda 'n'. tle — Closed syllable, onset 'tl', vowel 'e'. mans — Closed syllable, onset 'm', vowel 'a', coda 'ns'. re — Open syllable, onset 'r', vowel 'e'. gel — Closed syllable, onset 'g', vowel 'e', coda 'l'
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle.
- The word is a borrowing from English, and pronunciation may vary slightly.
- The 'ns' cluster is treated as a permissible onset in Nynorsk.
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