lekmannsorganisasjon
Syllables
lek-manns-or-ga-ni-sas-jon
Pronunciation
/ˈlɛkˌmɑnsɔrɡɑnɪsɑˈʃɔn/
Stress
0000010
Morphemes
lekmanns- + organisas- + -jon
The word 'lekmannsorganisasjon' is a Nynorsk noun composed of a prefix ('lekmanns-'), root ('organisas-'), and suffix ('-jon'). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles, with primary stress on the penult syllable ('sas'). The word refers to an organization of laypersons.
Definitions
- 1
An organization composed of laypersons or non-professionals.
Layman's organization
“Ei lekmannsorganisasjon kan gi viktig innspill i politiske saker.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('sas'). The first syllable ('lek') receives a weaker stress.
Syllables
lek — Open syllable, initial onset, stressed (weakly).. manns — Open syllable, initial onset, part of the prefix.. or — Open syllable, initial onset, part of the root.. ga — Open syllable, initial onset, part of the root.. ni — Open syllable, initial onset, part of the root.. sas — Open syllable, initial onset, stressed syllable.. jon — Open syllable, initial onset, part of the suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'lek-', 'manns-').
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, forming the nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus.
- The '-rs-' cluster is generally pronounced in standard Nynorsk, though simplification can occur in colloquial speech.
- Regional variations in the velarization of 'n' before 's' may exist.
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