tolloppsynsmann
The word 'tolloppsynsmann' is a compound noun meaning 'customs officer'. It is divided into four syllables: toll-opp-syns-mann, with stress on 'opp'. The morphemes include 'toll' (duty), 'opp' (supervision), 'syn' (sight), and 'mann' (man). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel break rules, with consideration for the unique 'll' sound and long vowels.
Definitions
- 1
A customs officer; a person responsible for overseeing customs and enforcing customs regulations.
Customs officer
“Tolloppsynsmannen kontrollerte passene.”
“Han jobber som tolloppsynsmann ved grensen.”
ant:Smugler
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('opp'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
toll — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Initial consonant.. opp — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Stressed syllable.. syns — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.. mann — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable to maximize the onset.
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus generally forms a separate syllable.
Long Vowel Consideration
Long vowels are treated as single vowel nuclei, not broken into separate syllables.
- The 'll' sound is a unique feature of Nynorsk and is treated as a single consonant in syllabification.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement, typically falling on the second element.
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