klassetillitsmann
Syllables
klas-se-til-lits-mann
Pronunciation
/ˈklasːəˌtɪlːɪtsman/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
klasse, tillits + mann
The word 'klassetillitsmann' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: klas-se-til-lits-mann. Stress falls on the second syllable ('til'). The division follows the Maximizing Onset Principle and vowel-following consonant rule. It consists of the roots 'klasse' and 'tillits' and the suffix 'mann'.
Definitions
- 1
A student elected by their classmates to represent their interests.
Class representative, class monitor
“Han er klassetillitsmannen i 8. klasse.”
“Klassetillitsmannen organiserte en innsamlingsaksjon.”
syn:Klassekontakt
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('til').
Syllables
klas — Open syllable, onset cluster 'kl'. se — Open syllable, short vowel. til — Open syllable, onset cluster 'til', stressed. lits — Open syllable, onset cluster 'l', short vowel. mann — Open syllable, onset cluster 'm
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onset Principle
Norwegian favors placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Following Consonant Rule
Consonants following vowels generally belong to the next syllable.
- Double consonants indicate vowel length.
- The 't' between vowels can be realized as a flap [ɾ] in some dialects.
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