mindretallsleder
Syllables
min-dre-talls-le-der
Pronunciation
/ˈmɪndrətɑlsˌleːdər/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
mindre + talls + leder
The word 'mindretallsleder' is divided into five syllables: min-dre-talls-le-der. Stress falls on 'talls'. It's a compound noun formed from 'mindre', 'talls', and 'leder', meaning 'minority leader'. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules of maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels.
Definitions
- 1
A leader of a minority group.
Minority leader
“Han er mindretallslederen i bystyret.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('talls'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns and adjectives of this length.
Syllables
min — Open syllable, single vowel followed by a consonant.. dre — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. talls — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant cluster.. le — Open syllable, single vowel followed by a consonant.. der — Closed syllable, single vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together as onsets whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowels followed by consonants.
- The /dl/ cluster could potentially be divided, but treating it as a single onset is more natural in this context.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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