vitenskapsmann
The word 'vitenskapsmann' is divided into four syllables: vi-ten-skaps-mann. It's a compound noun with stress on the second syllable. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and vowel-consonant separation.
Definitions
- 1
A person who studies or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.
Scientist
“Han er ein dyktig vitenskapsmann.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ten'). Nynorsk typically stresses the first syllable of the root in compound words.
Syllables
vi — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ten — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. skaps — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. mann — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.
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Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowels followed by consonants.
- The consonant cluster 'sk' is common and doesn't affect syllabification.
- The doubled 'n' at the end of 'mann' is standard.
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