lensmannskontor
The word 'lensmannskontor' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: len-s-manns-kon-tor. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The division follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting morphemic boundaries. It refers to the office of a local law enforcement officer.
Definitions
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The office of a lensmann (a local law enforcement officer in Norway).
Sheriff's office, local police station
“Han gikk til lensmannskontoret for å melde fra om tyveriet.”
“Lensmannskontoret ligger i sentrum av bygda.”
syn:politistasjon
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('kon').
Syllables
len — Open syllable, initial syllable.. s — Closed syllable, part of the root.. manns — Closed syllable, genitive suffix.. kon — Open syllable, part of the borrowed root.. tor — Closed syllable, final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Division
Syllable division typically occurs before a vowel.
Morpheme Boundary
Syllable division respects morphemic boundaries where possible.
- The 'ns' cluster could be analyzed differently, but the 's' is treated as a separate syllable for clarity due to its grammatical function.
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