kringkastingssjef
Syllables
kring-kas-tings-sjef
Pronunciation
/ˌkriŋˈkɑstɪŋsˌʃeːf/
Stress
0001
Morphemes
kring- + -kast- + -sjef
The word 'kringkastingssjef' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: kring-kas-tings-sjef. Stress falls on the final syllable. The morphemic structure reveals a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel-consonant boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The head of a broadcasting organization.
Director-General of Broadcasting
“Kringkastingssjefen kunngjorde nye programplanar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'sjef', typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
kring — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. kas — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a single consonant.. tings — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. sjef — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a single consonant, primary stress.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowels followed by consonants.
Final Stress
Nynorsk compound nouns generally have stress on the final syllable.
- The 'ng' cluster could potentially be divided, but maximizing the onset is preferred. Regional vowel variations do not affect syllable division.
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