kontorfullmektig
Syllables
kon-tor-full-mek-tig
Pronunciation
/ˈkɔntɔrˌfʊlmɛktɪɡ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
full + kontor + mektig
The word 'kontorfullmektig' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: kon-tor-full-mek-tig. The primary stress falls on 'tor'. It's composed of the root 'kontor' (office), the prefix 'full' (complete), and the suffix 'mektig' (powerful). Syllabification follows vowel-centered rules and sonority sequencing.
Definitions
- 1
A person in charge of the administrative tasks of an office.
Office executive, office manager
“Han er kontorfullmektig i banken.”
“Kontorfullmektigen organiserte møtet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('tor'). The stress is relatively even, but 'tor' is the most prominent.
Syllables
kon — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tor — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. full — Closed syllable, unstressed.. mek — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tig — Closed syllable, final syllable, slightly emphasized.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centered Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Sonorant consonants can often be part of the following syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are broken up based on sonority and ease of pronunciation.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morphemic boundaries, but these don't dictate syllable division.
- Nynorsk allows for relatively flexible syllable structures.
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