professorkompetanse
Syllables
pro-fes-sor-kom-pe-tan-se
Pronunciation
/prɔˈfɛsːɔrˌkɔmpɛˈtɑnsə/
Stress
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Morphemes
professor + kompetanse
The word 'professorkompetanse' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into seven syllables: pro-fes-sor-kom-pe-tan-se. Stress falls on the first syllable of 'kompetanse'. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. It consists of the root 'professor' and the suffix 'kompetanse'.
Definitions
- 1
The competence or qualifications of a professor; the level of expertise expected of a professor.
Professor competence
“Ho har den nødvendige professorkompetansen.”
“Universitetet krevde høg professorkompetanse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'kompetanse' (/tɑnsə/). The stress is relatively weak in Norwegian.
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, onset consonant /p/, vowel /ɔ/.. fes — Closed syllable, onset consonant /f/, vowel /ɛ/, coda consonant /sː/ (geminate).. sor — Closed syllable, onset consonant /s/, vowel /ɔ/, coda consonant /r/.. kom — Closed syllable, onset consonant /k/, vowel /ɔ/, coda consonant /mp/.. pe — Open syllable, onset consonant /p/, vowel /ɛ/.. tan — Open syllable, onset consonant /t/, vowel /ɑ/.. se — Open syllable, onset consonant /s/, vowel /ə/ (schwa).
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'kom', 'str').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary (e.g., 'tan', 'se').
- The geminate consonant 'ss' in 'professorkompetanse' does not pose a significant syllabification challenge.
- The compound nature of the word is the primary consideration for syllable division.
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