kompetansesenter
Syllables
kom-pe-tan-se-sen-ter
Pronunciation
/kɔm.pəˈtɑn.sə.sɛn.tər/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
kompetanse + enter
The word 'kompetansesenter' is a six-syllable Nynorsk noun with stress on the third syllable. It's a compound word derived from Latin and German roots, meaning 'competence center'. Syllabification follows standard Nynorsk rules, prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A center or institution specializing in a particular field of expertise or competence.
Competence center, center of expertise
“Det nasjonale kompetansesenteret for sjeldne sjukdomar.”
“Vi søker støtte frå eit kompetansesenter innan miljøteknologi.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tan'), which is the penultimate syllable in the root 'kompetanse' before the suffix is added.
Syllables
kom — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. pe — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tan — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. se — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sen — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant, 'ns' cluster maintained.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Nynorsk generally favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) where possible.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Vowel-Consonant Pattern
Syllables often follow a vowel-consonant pattern, creating distinct syllable boundaries.
- The 'ns' cluster in 'sen-ter' can sometimes be simplified in colloquial speech, but standard pronunciation retains it.
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