statstenestemann
Syllables
stat-sten-est-e-mann
Pronunciation
/ˈstɑːtˌstɛnːəˌstɛmɑnː/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
stat + stenest + emann
The word 'statstenestemann' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: stat-sten-est-e-mann. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. The syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, typical of Nynorsk phonology. It is morphologically composed of a prefix 'stat-', a root 'stenest-', and a suffix '-emann'.
Definitions
- 1
A civil servant, a state official.
State official, civil servant
“Han er ein statstenestemann i Helsedepartementet.”
“Statstenestemenn har plikt til å vera nøytrale.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('stat'). Subsequent syllables receive secondary or no stress.
Syllables
stat — Open syllable, stressed, containing a long vowel.. sten — Closed syllable, containing a long consonant and vowel.. est — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. e — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel.. mann — Closed syllable, containing a long consonant and vowel.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Prioritize placing consonants at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Avoid leaving single consonants at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel Length
Long vowels generally form their own syllable.
- The double consonants (nn, mm) do not significantly affect syllabification.
- The schwa vowel /ə/ in the fourth syllable is common in unstressed positions.
- Nynorsk generally favors stress on the first syllable of a word, especially in compounds.
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