sensurbestemmelse
Syllables
sens-ur-be-stem-mel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛnsʊrˌbɛstɛmːɛlsə/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
sensur + bestem + melse
The word 'sensurbestemmelse' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: sens-ur-be-stem-mel-se. Stress falls on the second syllable ('be'). The syllabification follows the principles of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants. The word consists of the prefix 'sensur', the root 'bestem', and the suffix 'melse'.
Definitions
- 1
A regulation or provision concerning censorship.
Censorship regulation/provision
“Den nye sensurbestemmelsen er kontroversiell.”
“Ho kritiserte sensurbestemmelsen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
sens — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ur — Closed syllable, vowel followed by 'r'.. be — Open, stressed syllable.. stem — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. mel — Open syllable.. se — Closed syllable, final schwa.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains a vowel sound.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the realization of the 'r' sound, but not the core syllabification.
- The double 'm' in 'bestemmelse' is a common feature in Nynorsk and doesn't pose a specific syllabification challenge.
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