immigrasjonsmyndigheit
Syllables
im-mi-gra-sjons-myn-di-gheit
Pronunciation
/ɪmɪˈɡraːʃɔnsˌmʏndɪˌheɪt/
Stress
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Morphemes
immigrasjons- + myndig- + -heit
The word 'immigrasjonsmyndighet' is a complex Nynorsk noun with seven syllables, divided based on maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound word derived from Latin and Old Norse roots, meaning 'immigration authority'.
Definitions
- 1
The governmental body responsible for regulating immigration.
Immigration authority
“Immigrasjonsmyndighetene behandler søknadene.”
“Hun jobber i immigrasjonsmyndigheten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'myn'. Nynorsk nouns typically have stress on the penultimate syllable when they have more than two syllables.
Syllables
im — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'im', short vowel.. mi — Closed syllable, onset 'm', short vowel.. gra — Open syllable, long vowel 'a'.. sjons — Closed syllable, affricate onset 'sj', nasal consonant.. myn — Closed syllable, onset 'm', rounded vowel.. di — Closed syllable, onset 'd', short vowel.. gheit — Open syllable, diphthong 'ei', final 't'.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable (e.g., 'im', 'gr').
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are typically divided into separate syllables (e.g., 'gra').
Syllable Weight
Long vowels and diphthongs often form the nucleus of a syllable.
- The 'rs' cluster is treated as part of the onset.
- The 'sj' affricate is a common feature of Norwegian phonology.
- Stress placement is generally predictable based on syllable count, but exceptions can occur.
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