grensepolitimann
Syllables
gren-se-po-li-ti-mann
Pronunciation
/ˈɡrɛnːsəpɔliːtɪmɑnː/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
grense, politi + mann
The word 'grensepolitimann' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: gren-se-po-li-ti-mann. Stress falls on the first syllable ('gren-'). Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and allowing for consonant-final syllables. The word consists of three morphemes: 'grense-', 'politi-', and '-mann'.
Definitions
- 1
A police officer who works at a border.
Border policeman
“Grensepolitimannen kontrollerte passene nøye.”
“Vi møtte en grensepolitimann på grenseovergangen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('gren-'). Subsequent syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
gren — Open, stressed syllable. Contains a long vowel and a geminate consonant.. se — Open, unstressed syllable. Simple vowel-consonant structure.. po — Open, unstressed syllable. Simple vowel-consonant structure.. li — Open, unstressed syllable. Contains a long vowel.. ti — Open, unstressed syllable. Simple vowel-consonant structure.. mann — Closed, unstressed syllable. Contains a long vowel and a geminate consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Prioritized creating syllables with consonant onsets.
Vowel-Initial Syllables
Syllables beginning with vowels were readily formed.
Consonant-Final Syllables
Syllables ending in consonants were permissible after vowels.
- Double consonants create heavier syllables.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation do not affect syllabification.
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