svangerskapspermisjon
Syllables
svan-gers-kaps-per-mi-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈsvɑŋərskɑpspɛrmɪʃɔn/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
svanger + skapspermisjon
The word 'svangerskapspermisjon' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: 'svan-gers-kaps-per-mi-sjon'. Stress falls on the third syllable ('kaps'). Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The word consists of the root 'svanger' (pregnant) and the borrowed term 'permisjon' (leave), connected by the element 'skaps'.
Definitions
- 1
The period of time a mother is allowed to take off work before and after childbirth.
Maternity leave
“Ho tok ut svangerskapspermisjon i mars.”
“Reglane for svangerskapspermisjon er klare.”
syn:fødselspermisjon
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('kaps'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns, with stress generally falling on the root or the element closest to the root.
Syllables
svan — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster /sv/.. gers — Closed syllable, with /rs/ consonant cluster.. kaps — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, with /sk/ consonant cluster.. per — Open syllable.. mi — Open syllable.. sjon — Closed syllable, with /ʃ/ sound.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'sv', 'sk', 'rs').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to vowel sequences or morphological boundaries.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
- The 'sk' cluster is a common onset and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
- The 'permisjon' portion, being a loanword, is treated as a single unit influencing stress.
- Nynorsk generally pronounces all letters, which influences syllabification.
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