seksualopplysning
Syllables
sek-su-al-op-plys-ning
Pronunciation
/sɛksuˈɑlɔplysnɪŋ/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
seksual- + lys- + -ning
The word 'seksualopplysning' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: sek-su-al-op-plys-ning. Stress falls on the second syllable ('op'). The word is morphologically complex, with Latin and Old Norse roots and a Nynorsk suffix. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
Information or education about sex and sexuality.
Sexual education
“Seksualopplysning er viktig for ungdom.”
“Skolen tilbyr et kurs i seksualopplysning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('op'), typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
sek — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. su — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. al — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. op — Stressed, open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. plys — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. ning — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Sequence
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Compound Noun Stress
Stress typically falls on the second element of a compound noun.
- The 'ly' cluster is treated as a single onset. Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not alter the syllable division.
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