meklerasistent
The word 'meklerassistent' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: mek-ler-a-sis-tent. Stress falls on the second syllable. The division follows rules maximizing onsets and requiring a vowel nucleus in each syllable. It consists of the root 'mekler' and the suffix 'assistent'.
Definitions
- 1
A person who assists a mediator or conciliator.
Mediation assistant
“Ho er ein dyktig meklerassistent.”
“Meklerassistenten tok notatar under forhandlingane.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ler').
Syllables
mek — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ler — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. sis — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. tent — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel as Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the second to last syllable in compound nouns.
- Regional variations in 'k' pronunciation do not affect syllable division.
- Lengthened 's' sound /sː/ does not alter syllable boundaries.
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