konemishandling
Syllables
ko-ne-mis-han-dling
Pronunciation
/ˈkɔnəˌmɪʃhɑnˌdɪŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
kon- + mis-handl- + -ing
The Nynorsk noun *konemishandling* (wife abuse) is divided into *ko-ne-mis-han-dling* with stress on *mi-*. It's a compound word built from *kona*, *mis-handl-*, and *-ing*, following rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Domestic violence against a wife; spousal abuse.
Wife abuse, domestic violence (against a wife)
“Konemishandling er uakseptabelt.”
“Ho søkte hjelp etter år med konemishandling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable (*mi-*). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words can shift the stress.
Syllables
ko — Open syllable, initial consonant.. ne — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.. mis — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. han — Open syllable, initial consonant.. dling — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are preferred at the beginning of syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel sequences are often divided into separate syllables.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllables are divided based on the constituent parts of the compound.
- The 'sh' sound /ʃ/ is not native to Nynorsk, but is accepted in loanwords and compounds.
- The soft 'g' /ŋ/ is a common feature of Nynorsk.
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