spørsmålsstilling
Syllables
spør-små-ls-stil-ling
Pronunciation
/ˈspœrsmɔːlsˌstɪlːɪŋ/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
spørsmåls + stilling
The word 'spørsmålsstilling' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: spør-små-ls-stil-ling. Stress falls on the second syllable. The division follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. It consists of a root 'spørsmåls' and a suffix 'stilling'.
Definitions
- 1
The act of formulating or posing a question; the way a question is framed.
Question formulation, question posing
“Spørsmålsstillingen var klar og tydelig.”
“Han la vekt på spørsmålsstillingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('små'), following the Nynorsk rule of stressing the first syllable of the root in compounds.
Syllables
spør — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. små — Open syllable, vowel sequence.. ls — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. stil — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ling — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained in the onset as long as pronounceability isn't compromised.
Vowel Sequence Division
Vowel sequences are generally divided into separate syllables.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters at the end of a syllable are maintained.
- Potential alternative division of 'små' as 's-må', but 'små' is more common and phonetically justified.
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