generalkommissær
Syllables
ge-ne-ral-kom-mis-sær
Pronunciation
/ɡɛnərɑlˌkɔmɪˈsær/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
general- + kommiss- + -ær
The word 'generalkommissær' is divided into six syllables: ge-ne-ral-kom-mis-sær. It is a loanword with Latin and German roots, functioning as a noun. Stress falls on the second syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel sequencing.
Definitions
- 1
A high-ranking official, a general commissioner.
General Commissioner
“Han ble utnevnt til generalkommissær.”
“Generalkommissæren holdt en tale.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ne'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but loanwords often retain stress patterns closer to their source language.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, onset consonant 'g', vowel 'e'. ne — Open syllable, onset consonant 'n', vowel 'e'. ral — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'r', vowel 'a', coda consonant 'l'. kom — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'k', vowel 'o', coda consonant 'm'. mis — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'm', vowel 'i', coda consonant 's'. sær — Closed syllable, onset consonant 's', vowel 'æ', coda consonant 'r'
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up according to sonority.
- The word's origin as a loanword means it may exhibit some deviations from typical Norwegian phonological patterns.
- The consonant cluster 'rs' at the end of the word is a common feature in Norwegian loanwords.
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