likestillsingsutvalg
Syllables
li-ke-stills-ings-ut-valg
Pronunciation
/ˈliːkəˌstɪlːɪŋsˌutvaɫɡ/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
like- + still- + -ings
The word 'likestillingsutvalg' is a Nynorsk compound noun meaning 'equality committee'. It is divided into six syllables: li-ke-stills-ings-ut-valg, with primary stress on 'stills'. The syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and separating vowel sequences. It consists of the prefix 'like-', root 'still-', suffix '-ings', and root 'utvalg'.
Definitions
- 1
A committee dedicated to promoting and ensuring equality.
Equality committee
“Likestillingsutvalget la fram ein ny rapport.”
“Ho er medlem av likestillingsutvalget.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('stills'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
li — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Initial syllable.. ke — Closed syllable, containing a schwa. Follows an open syllable.. stills — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster onset and a short vowel. Primary stressed syllable.. ings — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel and a suffix. Follows a stressed syllable.. ut — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Beginning of the final root.. valg — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a velarized consonant. Final syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Sequences
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Stress Placement
Primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in compound nouns.
- The 'st' cluster is a common onset and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but don't significantly alter syllable boundaries.
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