likestillingslov
Syllables
li-ke-stil-lings-lov
Pronunciation
/ˈliːkəstilːɪŋsloːv/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
like- + still- + ings-lov
The word 'likestillingslov' is a Nynorsk compound noun meaning 'Equality Act/Law'. It is divided into five syllables: li-ke-stil-lings-lov, with primary stress on 'stil'. The syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles. It consists of the morphemes 'like-', 'still-', '-ings-', and '-lov'.
Definitions
- 1
A law promoting equality between people, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, etc.
Equality Act/Law
“Den nye likestillingslova trådte i kraft i år.”
“Likestillingslova skal sikre like muligheter for alle.”
syn:Jamslikningslov
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('stil'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk nouns.
Syllables
li — Open syllable, containing the vowel /iː/.. ke — Closed syllable, containing the vowel /ə/ and consonant /k/.. stil — Closed syllable, containing the vowel /i/ and consonant cluster /stl/.. lings — Closed syllable, containing the vowel /ɪ/ and consonant cluster /ŋs/.. lov — Open syllable, containing the vowel /oː/ and consonant /v/.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together as onsets whenever possible.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllable structure follows a sonority hierarchy.
- The word is a compound noun, which influences its syllable structure.
- Nynorsk generally has consistent syllabification rules, with minimal exceptions.
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