opptakspolitikk
The word 'opptakspolitikk' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: opp-tak-s-po-li-tikk. Primary stress falls on 'tak'. The word consists of the root 'opptak' (admission), the genitive suffix 's', and the root 'politikk' (policy). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules, with the genitive 's' treated as a separate syllable.
Definitions
- 1
A set of principles or procedures governing the admission of students, patients, or members to an institution or organization.
Admission policy
“Universitetet har ein klar opptakspolitikk.”
“Opptakspolitikken må reviderast.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('tak'). Nynorsk stress is relatively weak, but content words like nouns receive slightly stronger stress.
Syllables
opp — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed to a lesser degree.. tak — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. s — Open syllable, genitive marker.. po — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. tikk — Closed syllable, final syllable, less prominent stress.
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to create syllables with maximal onsets (e.g., 'opp-tak' rather than 'op-ptak').
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Consonant Clusters
Permissible consonant clusters are maintained within syllables (e.g., 'ksp').
Genitive 's' Separation
The genitive 's' is generally treated as a separate syllable when it connects two content words.
- The 'ksp' cluster is a permissible onset, but pronunciation can vary slightly regionally.
- Nynorsk has a relatively weak stress system, so stress differences are subtle.
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