spillemannslag
The word 'spillemannslag' is divided into four syllables: spil-le-mann-slag. Stress falls on the second syllable. The division follows Nynorsk rules of maximizing onsets and codas, accounting for geminate consonants. It's a noun meaning a musicians' band.
Definitions
- 1
A group of musicians, typically folk musicians.
Musicians' band, folk music group
“Spillemannslaget spelte tradisjonell musikk.”
“Han er medlem av eit kjent spillemannslag.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('pil').
Syllables
spil — Open syllable, onset 'sp', vowel 'i'.. le — Open syllable, vowel 'e'.. mann — Closed syllable, geminate consonant 'nn'.. slag — Closed syllable, consonant 'g'.
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Consonant clusters are included in the onset when permissible.
Maximize Coda
Consonants are included in the coda when permissible, especially geminate consonants.
Vowel-Consonant Syllable
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
- Geminate consonants ('ll' and 'nn') affect syllable weight and duration. Nynorsk allows gemination.
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