mannskapsstørrelse
Syllables
manns-kaps-stør-rel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑnskɑpsˌstœrːˌelse/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
manns- + stør- + -relse
The word *mannskapsstørrelse* is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: manns-kaps-stør-rel-se. Stress falls on the third syllable ('stør'). The word is morphologically complex, composed of a genitive prefix, a root, and a nominalizing suffix. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
The number of people comprising a crew or staff.
Crew size, staff size
“Mannskapsstørrelsen på skipet var 20.”
“Vi må vurdere mannskapsstørrelsen for prosjektet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('stør'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root within a compound word.
Syllables
manns — Open syllable, initial consonant, stressed.. kaps — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'ps'.. stør — Closed syllable, stressed, long vowel.. rel — Open syllable.. se — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'kaps', 'stør').
Vowel Sequences
Each vowel sound generally forms a separate syllable (e.g., 'manns-kaps').
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllables are divided within each component of the compound word.
- The consonant cluster 'ps' is common and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
- The double 'rr' indicates a lengthened /r/ sound, standard in Nynorsk.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might occur, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
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