mannskapsstyrke
Syllables
mann-skaps-styr-ke
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑnskɑpsˌstyrkə/
Stress
0110
Morphemes
manns- + skaps- + styrke
The word *mannskapsstyrke* is a compound noun meaning 'manpower'. It is divided into four syllables: mann-skaps-styr-ke, with primary stress on the third syllable (*styr*). The word is morphologically composed of a prefix (*manns-*), a root (*skaps-*), and a suffix/root (*styrke*). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
The total number of personnel available for a task or organization; manpower.
Manpower, personnel strength
“Forsvaret treng å auke *mannskapsstyrken*.”
“Sjukehuset har ei stor *mannskapsstyrke*.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (*styr*), which is the root syllable. The first and fourth syllables are unstressed, while the second syllable receives moderate stress.
Syllables
mann — Open syllable, initial syllable, relatively low stress.. skaps — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster, moderate stress.. styr — Closed syllable, primary stress, root syllable.. ke — Open syllable, final syllable, reduced stress.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters (like 'sk') are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Stress
Stress tends to fall on the first syllable of the root in compound words.
- The compound nature of the word influences the stress pattern.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel qualities but not syllabification.
- The genitive 's' in *manns-* does not create a separate syllable.
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