sjumannsorkester
Syllables
sju-manns-or-kes-ter
Pronunciation
/ˈʂʏmɑnsɔrkɛstər/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
sjau + orkester + manns
The word 'sjumannsorkester' is divided into five syllables: sju-manns-or-kes-ter. Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows the vowel-based rule, with consonant clusters remaining within the syllable. The word is a noun meaning 'seven-man orchestra' and is composed of a numeral prefix, a possessive element, and the root denoting the ensemble.
Definitions
- 1
A small orchestra, typically consisting of seven musicians.
Seven-man orchestra
“Eit sjumannsorkester spelte på festen.”
“Ho drøymde om å leie eit sjumannsorkester til bryllaupet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('sju'). Nynorsk stress is relatively weak, but the first syllable is noticeably more prominent.
Syllables
sju — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed.. manns — Closed syllable, contains consonant cluster.. or — Open syllable.. kes — Closed syllable.. ter — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initiated Syllable
Every vowel sound initiates a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel are generally part of the same syllable until another vowel is encountered.
- The 'sj' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The 'manns' segment is relatively straightforward due to the genitive marker.
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