varamannsplass
The word 'varamannsplass' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: va-ra-mann-splass. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels. The word consists of a prefix 'vara-', root 'mann-', and suffix '-splass'.
Definitions
- 1
A place or position held by a substitute or deputy.
Substitute's place, deputy's position.
“Han fekk ein varamannsplass i styret.”
“Det er mange som søkjer varamannsplassar.”
ant:fast plass
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('mann').
Syllables
va — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ra — Open syllable, following 'va'.. mann — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster 'mn'.. splass — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster 'spl'.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel Division
Syllable division occurs before each vowel.
- The 'spl' consonant cluster is common in Norwegian and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation do not affect syllable division.
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