nestformannstilling
Syllables
nes-tfor-man-ns-til-ling
Pronunciation
/nɛstfɔrmanːsˈtɪlɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
nest- + formann- + stilling
The word 'nestformannsstilling' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: nes-tfor-man-ns-til-ling. Stress falls on the final syllable 'ling'. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and adhering to CV structure. The word consists of a prefix, root, and suffix, each with distinct origins and functions.
Definitions
- 1
The position of a deputy chairman.
Deputy chairman position
“Han søkte på ein nestformannsstilling i bedrifta.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'ling', typical for Nynorsk nouns.
Syllables
nes — Open syllable, CV structure. Unstressed.. tfor — Closed syllable, complex onset. Unstressed.. man — Open syllable, CV structure. Unstressed.. ns — Syllable with complex onset. Unstressed.. til — Open syllable, CV structure. Unstressed.. ling — Closed syllable, CVC structure. Stressed.
Word Parts
Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable to avoid single-letter syllables.
Consonant-Vowel (CV) Structure
Syllables generally follow a CV structure where possible.
- The 'ns' syllable is a potential edge case due to its short length and complex onset, but it's a common pattern in Nynorsk.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation do not affect syllable division.
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