gammalmannsstemme
Syllables
gam-mal-manns-stem-me
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɑmːɑlˌmɑnsˈstɛmːə/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
gammal, stemme + manns
The word 'gammalmannsstemme' is a Norwegian compound noun divided into five syllables: gam-mal-manns-stem-me. Primary stress falls on the second syllable. The word is morphologically composed of 'gammal' (old), 'manns' (man's), and 'stemme' (voice). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles.
Definitions
- 1
The voice of an old man.
Old man's voice
“Jeg kjente igjen gammalmannsstemmen i telefonen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('mal'). Norwegian compounds often stress the second element.
Syllables
gam — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. mal — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. manns — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. stem — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. me — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable without a vowel.
- The 'mm' cluster is a common occurrence and treated as a single onset. Compound word stress patterns.
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