informasjonsmann
Syllables
in-for-ma-sjons-mann
Pronunciation
/ɪn.fɔrˈmɑ.ʃɔns.mɑn/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
informasjon + mann
The Norwegian word 'informasjonsmann' is divided into five syllables: in-for-ma-sjons-mann. It's a compound noun with Latin and Old Norse roots, stressed on the first syllable, and follows Norwegian syllable division rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and treating consonant clusters like 'sj' as single units.
Definitions
- 1
A person whose job is to provide information to the public or the media; a spokesperson.
Information man, spokesperson
“Han er informasjonsmann for selskapet.”
“Informasjonsmannen ga en pressemelding.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('in').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset consonant.. for — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ma — Open syllable, onset consonant.. sjons — Closed syllable, 'sj' cluster.. mann — Open syllable, onset consonant.
Word Parts
Maximizing Onsets
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Common consonant clusters (like 'sj') are treated as single units within a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- The 'sj' cluster is a key consideration and is almost always kept together.
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