grunnlagsdokument
Syllables
grunn-lags-dok-u-ment
Pronunciation
/ˈɡrʊnːˌlɑɡsˌdɔkʉˈmɛnt/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
grunnlags + dokument
The word 'grunnlagsdokument' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: grunn-lags-dok-u-ment. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('dok'). It's composed of Old Norse and Latin/French roots, meaning 'foundation document'. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
A foundational document; a document that lays the groundwork for something.
Foundation document
“Dette er eit viktig grunnlagsdokument for prosjektet.”
“Grunnlagsdokumentet må reviderast.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('dok'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
grunn — Closed syllable, containing a geminate consonant. The 'n' is lengthened.. lags — Closed syllable, with a short vowel and a final 's'.. dok — Closed syllable, with a short vowel.. u — Open syllable, containing a high, close, front rounded vowel.. ment — Closed syllable, with a short vowel and a final 't'.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'grunn').
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are typically divided into separate syllables (e.g., 'dok-u').
Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in consonants are considered closed (e.g., 'grunn', 'lags', 'dok', 'ment').
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'g' ([ɡ] or [ɣ]).
- Geminate consonants ('nn' in 'grunn') lengthen the sound and affect syllable weight.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of boundaries between morphemes.
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