kjønnsdiskriminering
Syllables
kjønn-sdis-kri-mi-ne-ring
Pronunciation
/ˈkjønːsdiskrɪmɪneːrɪŋ/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
kjønn + ering
The word 'kjønnsdiskriminering' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: kjønn-sdis-kri-mi-ne-ring. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, combining a root ('kjønn') with derivational and compounding elements. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sounds.
Definitions
- 1
Urettferdig behandling av noen på grunn av deres kjønn.
Unfair treatment of someone based on their gender.
“Kjønnsdiskriminering er fortsatt et problem i mange land.”
“Hun anmeldte arbeidsgiveren for kjønnsdiskriminering.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('kri'), typical for Nynorsk compound nouns. The first syllable ('kjønn') is unstressed.
Syllables
kjønn — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a nasal consonant. The double 'n' indicates gemination.. sdis — Closed syllable, beginning with a sibilant and containing a short vowel. The 's' acts as an onset.. kri — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a plosive consonant.. mi — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. ne — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. ring — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant. The 'r' acts as an onset.
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'sdis', 'kri').
Vowel Sounds
Each vowel sound typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Gemination
Geminated consonants (double consonants) are maintained within the syllable (e.g., 'kjønn').
- The pronunciation of geminated consonants ('nn') can have slight regional variations, but the standard pronunciation maintains the gemination.
- The 'sk' cluster is a common onset and doesn't present a significant syllabification challenge.
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