skjønnsspørsmål
The word 'skjønnsspørsmål' is divided into three syllables: skjønns-spør-smål. The stress falls on the second syllable. It's a noun meaning 'question of judgment', formed from the attributive genitive 'skjønns' and the noun root 'spørsmål'. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and vowel quality, with potential regional variations in pronunciation.
Definitions
- 1
A question of judgment; a matter requiring discretion.
Question of discretion / matter of judgment
“Dette er eit skjønnsspørsmål som må vurderast nøye.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('spør'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns with multiple syllables.
Syllables
skjønns — Open syllable, containing a digraph and a long vowel.. spør — Closed syllable, with a short vowel and a consonant.. smål — Open syllable, with a long vowel and a consonant.
Word Parts
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Syllables are formed to maximize the number of consonants in the onset position.
Vowel Quality
Syllable boundaries are determined by vowel quality and length.
- The pronunciation of the 'sj' digraph can vary regionally.
- The retroflexion of 'r' is a common feature in Nynorsk dialects.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables can occur in some dialects.
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