underbemanning
The word 'underbemanning' is divided into five syllables: un-der-be-man-ning. The primary stress falls on 'man'. It's a compound noun formed from the prefix 'under-', the root 'mann', and the suffix '-ing'. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
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A situation where there is insufficient staff or personnel.
Understaffing
“Sjukehuset opplever alvorleg underbemanning.”
“Underbemanning kan føre til auka arbeidsbelastning for dei tilsette.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('man').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, onset 'u', coda 'n'. der — Open syllable, onset 'd', rime 'er'. be — Open syllable, onset 'b', rime 'e'. man — Closed syllable, onset 'm', rime 'an', primary stress. ning — Closed syllable, onset 'n', rime 'ing'
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Maximize Onsets
Syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with onsets (initial consonants).
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left as the sole coda of a syllable if they can be part of an onset.
- Nynorsk allows for relatively free compound formation, which can sometimes lead to perceptual grouping variations, but the presented division is phonologically justifiable.
- Regional variations in vowel qualities are minor and do not significantly affect syllable division.
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