voksenopplæringskurs
Syllables
vok-sen-opp-læ-ring-skurs
Pronunciation
/ˈvɔksənˌɔpːlɛːrɪŋsˌkurs/
Stress
010111
Morphemes
opp + voksen, læring, kurs + s
The word 'voksenopplæringskurs' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: vok-sen-opp-læ-ring-skurs. Stress falls on the penult syllable ('skurs'). The word is formed from Old Norse and German roots, denoting adult education courses. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
A course or program designed for adult learners.
Adult education course
“Han meldte seg på eit voksenopplæringskurs i matematikk.”
“Kommunen tilbyr fleire voksenopplæringskurs.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('skurs'). Nynorsk stress patterns generally favor the first syllable of the root word in compounds, but longer compounds can shift stress to the penult.
Syllables
vok — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sen — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. opp — Closed syllable, long vowel.. læ — Open syllable, long vowel.. ring — Closed syllable, nasal consonant.. skurs — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'skurs').
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are typically divided into separate syllables (e.g., 'vok-sen').
Compound Word Division
Compound words are divided between their constituent morphemes (e.g., 'opp-læring').
- Retroflexion of 'r' in some dialects.
- Potential simplification of 'pp' in colloquial speech.
- Stress shift in longer compounds.
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