avløsningsmannskap
Syllables
av-løs-nings-mann-skap
Pronunciation
/avˈlœsnɪŋsˌmɑnskɑp/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
avløs- + mann- + -ningsskap
The word 'avløsningsmannskap' is a compound noun meaning 'relief crew'. It is divided into five syllables: av-løs-nings-mann-skap, with stress on the second syllable. The division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable contains a vowel. It is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and two suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
A group of people who replace or relieve another group.
Relief crew, replacement personnel
“Et nytt avløsningsmannskap ankom i dag.”
“Vi trenger et avløsningsmannskap for å dekke skiftet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('løs'). Norwegian typically stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress.
Syllables
av — Open syllable, initial syllable.. løs — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. nings — Closed syllable, contains a suffix.. mann — Open syllable, root of the word.. skap — Closed syllable, contains a suffix.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters as onsets to avoid stranded consonants.
Vowel Center
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Stress
Stress typically falls on the second element of a compound word.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
- The complex consonant clusters require careful application of onset maximization.
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