grensekommissær
Syllables
gren-se-kom-mis-sær
Pronunciation
/ˈɡrɛnːsəˌkɔmːɪsːæːr/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
grensekommiss + ær
The word 'grensekommissær' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: gren-se-kom-mis-sær. Stress falls on the third syllable ('kom'). The word is morphologically composed of the roots 'grense' and 'kommiss', and the suffix '-ær'. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
A person appointed to oversee or administer matters relating to borders.
Border commissioner
“Grensekommissæren inspiserte området.”
“Han er utnevnt til grensekommissær.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('kom'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
gren — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced consonant. The 'n' closes the syllable.. se — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel. The 's' is the onset.. kom — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced consonant. The 'm' closes the syllable.. mis — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiceless consonant. The 's' closes the syllable.. sær — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a voiced consonant. The 'r' closes the syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonants are assigned to the following vowel to create onsets whenever possible.
Vowel Sequences
Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up according to sonority.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants are treated as a single unit within a syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r'.
- Acceptance of both 'e' and 'æ' in certain positions.
- The compound nature of the word and its impact on stress.
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