overlegestilling
Syllables
o-ver-le-ge-stil-ling
Pronunciation
/ˈoːvərˌleːɡəˌstɪŋɪŋ/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
over- + leg- + -estilling
The word 'overlegestilling' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into three syllables: o-ver-le-ge-stil-ling. Stress falls on the second syllable ('le-'). The syllabification follows rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'leg-', and the suffix '-estilling'.
Definitions
- 1
A position or appointment as a senior physician or consultant.
Senior physician position, consultant position
“Han søkte på en overlegestilling ved sykehuset.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('le-'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable with a maximized onset. The 'v' is part of the onset.. le-ge — Open syllable with a simple coda. 'ge' forms the coda.. stil-ling — Syllable with a long vowel and a complex coda. 'ling' is the coda.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Syllable Division
Vowels followed by consonants typically form a syllable, with the consonants forming the coda.
- Dialectal variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /e/ vs. /ɛ/).
- Potential for a syllable break after the initial 'o' in some dialects.
- The velar fricative 'g' does not typically cause a syllable break.
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