formannsstilling
Syllables
for-man-ns-stil-ling
Pronunciation
/fɔrˈmɑnsˌstiŋːɪŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
for- + mann + -ns-stil-ling
The word 'formannsstilling' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: for-man-ns-stil-ling. Stress falls on 'man'. The morphemes include the prefix 'for-', root 'mann', and suffixes '-ns-stil-ling'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules, typical for Norwegian compound words.
Definitions
- 1
The position or role of a chairman.
Chairman position, chairperson position
“Hun søkte på en formannsstilling.”
“Han ble tilbudt formannsstillingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('man'). Norwegian typically stresses the first syllable of the root word within a compound.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, unstressed.. man — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ns — Closed syllable, unstressed, consonant cluster.. stil — Open syllable, unstressed.. ling — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are divided between their constituent words.
Stress Placement
Stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root word within a compound.
- The genitive '-s-' is integrated into the syllable structure.
- Regional variations may affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
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