menneskerettsdomstol
Syllables
men-nes-ke-rett-sdom-stol
Pronunciation
/ˈmɛnːəˌʃæːrkəˌrɛtsːdɔmˌstɔːl/
Stress
100100
Morphemes
menneske, rett, dom, stol + -s
The word 'menneskerettsdomstol' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, syllabified as men-nes-ke-rett-sdom-stol with primary stress on 'rett'. It's composed of roots relating to 'human being', 'right', 'judgment', and 'place', linked by a genitive suffix. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing open syllables and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
A court dealing with human rights issues.
Human rights court
“Menneskerettsdomstolen behandlet saken.”
“Domstolen har mottatt mange klager.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('rett'). The first syllable ('men') also receives some degree of prominence, but is less stressed.
Syllables
men — Open syllable, stressed.. nes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ke — Open syllable, unstressed.. rett — Closed syllable, stressed.. sdom — Closed syllable, unstressed.. stol — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as they don't create an overly complex onset.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must have a vowel peak.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Sounds within a syllable are ordered by sonority.
Open Syllable Preference
Nynorsk favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
- The double consonants influence syllable weight and pronunciation.
- The genitive suffix '-s-' is a standard feature and doesn't present a syllabification challenge.
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