lausmedarbeider
Syllables
laus-med-ar-bei-der
Pronunciation
/ˈlɑʊ̯sˌmɛdɑrˈbɛi̯dər/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
laus + arbeid + medarbeider
The word 'lausmedarbeider' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: laus-med-ar-bei-der. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ar-'). It consists of a prefix 'laus', a root 'arbeid', and a compound suffix 'medarbeider'. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A temporary or freelance worker; someone employed on a short-term contract.
Freelancer, temporary employee
“Ho er ein lausmedarbeider i avisa.”
“Firmaet treng fleire lausmedarbeidarar i sommar.”
ant:fast ansatt
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ar-'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
laus — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Unstressed.. med — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.. ar — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Primary stressed syllable.. bei — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Unstressed.. der — Open syllable, containing a schwa. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Nynorsk prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to vowel sequences or other constraints.
- The compound nature of the word influences the stress pattern.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel qualities, but not the core syllabification.
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