underjordsmann
Underjordsmann is a Nynorsk noun meaning 'underground man'. It's divided into four syllables: un-der-jords-mann, with stress on 'jords'. The word is composed of the prefix 'under-', the root 'jords-', and the suffix '-mann'. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets, with glides included in the onset.
Definitions
- 1
A person who lives or works underground; a dweller in the earth.
Underground man
“Han var ein underjordsmann i mange år.”
“Underjordsmennene jobba hardt i gruva.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('jords').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. der — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. jords — Syllable with a 'j' onset and a consonant cluster.. mann — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Consonants are generally assigned to the following vowel to create onsets.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Glide Treatment
Glides like 'j' are treated as part of the onset.
- The 'rd' cluster is common and doesn't require special treatment.
- The 'j' before 'ords' is a glide and is included in the onset of the second syllable.
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