sannhetsspørsmål
Syllables
sann-hets-spør-smål
Pronunciation
/sɑnːˈhetsˌspœrsmɔːl/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
sann, spør + hets, smål
The word 'sannhetsspørsmål' is a Nynorsk compound noun divided into four syllables: sann-hets-spør-smål. Stress falls on the second syllable. It's formed from roots meaning 'truth' and 'question' with suffixes indicating abstract qualities and instances. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and separating vowel sounds.
Definitions
- 1
A question concerning the truth; a question about factual accuracy.
Truth question
“Dette er eit viktig sannhetsspørsmål.”
“Han stilte eit vanskeleg sannhetsspørsmål.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('hets'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
sann — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. The 'n' is geminated.. hets — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant. Contains a short vowel.. spør — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. The 'r' is a rhotic consonant.. smål — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. The 'l' is a liquid consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel Sequences
Each vowel sound generally forms a separate syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllables are divided within each component of the compound word.
- Gemination of 'n' in 'sann'.
- Potential regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
- The consonant cluster '-smål' can be simplified in rapid speech, but the full form is standard.
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