konkurransemann
The word 'konkurransemann' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: kon-kur-ran-se-mann. Stress falls on the second syllable. The morphemes derive from Latin and Old Norse, indicating a history of linguistic borrowing. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('kur').
Syllables
kon — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. kur — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a long alveolar consonant.. ran — Open syllable, vowel followed by a nasal consonant.. se — Open syllable, vowel.. mann — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Syllables are divided to create the largest possible consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables (onsets).
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel, which serves as the syllable's nucleus.
- The pronunciation of 'r' can vary regionally (retroflex vs. alveolar).
- Compound word stress patterns can be somewhat flexible, but generally fall on the second element.
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