sjømannspensjon
The word 'sjømannspensjon' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: 'sjø-manns-pen-sjon'. Stress falls on the third syllable ('pen'). The syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. The word consists of the roots 'sjø' (sea), 'manns' (man's), and 'pensjon' (pension).
Definitions
- 1
A pension paid to sailors or maritime workers.
Sailor's pension
“Han mottok sjømannspensjon etter mange år på havet.”
“Sjømannspensjonen ble justert i år.”
syn:Sjøfolks pensjon
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pen'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk nouns.
Syllables
sjø — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. The 'sj' is a single phoneme.. manns — Closed syllable with a geminate consonant 'nn'. The 's' is part of the genitive ending.. pen — Open syllable, stressed syllable. Contains a short vowel.. sjon — Closed syllable. Contains a diphthong and a nasal consonant.
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables whenever possible (e.g., 'sjø', 'manns').
Vowel Sequences
Each vowel sound generally forms its own syllable (e.g., 'pen', 'sjon').
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants are treated as part of the syllable they occur in (e.g., 'manns').
- The 'sj' digraph is treated as a single phoneme in Nynorsk.
- The consonant cluster 'mn' is common and accepted within a syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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