sensurmyndighet
Syllables
sen-sur-myn-di-ghet
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛnsʊrmʏndɪɡheɪt/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
sensur, mynd + ighet
The word 'sensurmyndighet' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: sen-sur-myn-di-ghet. Stress falls on the third syllable ('myn'). It's morphologically composed of 'sensur' (censorship), 'mynd' (authority), and '-ighet' (a nominalizing suffix). Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The authority responsible for censorship.
Censorship authority
“Sensurmyndigheten vurderte filmen.”
“Avgjørelsen ble tatt av sensurmyndigheten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('myn'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns, where stress often falls on the second element.
Syllables
sen — Open syllable, initial consonant.. sur — Closed syllable, final consonant.. myn — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. di — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ghet — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to vowel sequences or other constraints.
- The 'rm' cluster is generally pronounced with both consonants, although simplification can occur in colloquial speech.
- Regional variations in vowel quality, particularly in the '-ighet' suffix, may exist.
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