lensmannsfullmektig
Syllables
lens-manns-full-mektig
Pronunciation
/ˈlɛnsˌmɑnsfʊlːmɛktɪɡ/
Stress
0 0 1 0
Morphemes
full + lens + mannsfullmektig
The word 'lensmannsfullmektig' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: lens-manns-full-mektig. Stress falls on the third syllable ('full'). The syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel sequence rules, with consideration for the geminate consonant 'll'.
Definitions
- 1
A deputy sheriff or assistant sheriff.
Deputy Sheriff
“Han er lensmannsfullmektig i bygda.”
ant:Lensmann
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('full'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
lens — Open syllable, onset 'l', vowel 'e'. manns — Open syllable, onset 'm', vowel 'a'. full — Closed syllable, onset 'f', vowel 'u', geminate consonant 'll'. mektig — Closed syllable, onset 'm', vowel 'e'
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Sequence
Vowel sequences are generally divided into separate syllables.
- The 'll' in 'full' represents a geminate consonant and a velarized alveolar lateral approximant, which can sometimes be simplified in colloquial speech.
- Regional variations in vowel qualities may exist.
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