deltidsskuespiller
Syllables
del-tid-ss-kues-pil-ler
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛltiːdsˌskʉːspɪlːər/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
del + tid + skuespiller
The word 'deltidsskuespiller' is a compound noun syllabified based on maximizing onsets and the sonority sequencing principle. It has primary stress on the first syllable ('del'). The geminate consonant 'ss' forms a syllable on its own. The morphemic breakdown reveals its origins in Old Norse.
Definitions
- 1
A person who acts in plays or films on a part-time basis.
Part-time actor
“Han er en flink deltidsskuespiller.”
“Teateret bruker mange deltidsskuespillere.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('del') as is typical in Norwegian, especially in compound words.
Syllables
del — Open syllable, onset 'd', nucleus 'e', coda 'l'. tid — Open syllable, onset 't', nucleus 'iː', coda 'd'. ss — Syllable with geminate consonant, null onset and nucleus. kues — Open syllable, onset 'k', nucleus 'ʉː', coda 's'. pil — Open syllable, onset 'p', nucleus 'ɪ', coda 'l'. ler — Open syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'ɛ', coda 'r'
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Prioritizes placing as many consonants as possible into the onset of a syllable.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Arranges consonants within the onset and coda in decreasing order of sonority.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Treats geminate consonants as a single unit or a syllable on their own.
- The geminate consonant 'ss' requires special consideration, but is a common feature of Norwegian phonology.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
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