mannskapsresurs
The Norwegian word *mannskapsresurs* (human resources) is divided into four syllables: man-nskaps-re-surs. Stress falls on the second syllable. The word is a compound noun with Germanic and Latin roots. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and forming syllables around vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
Human resources; the people who make up the workforce of an organization.
Human resources
“Bedriften investerer i *mannskapsresurs*.”
“*Mannskapsresurs* er viktig for suksess.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('nskaps'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words can have stress on later syllables.
Syllables
man — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. nskaps — Closed syllable, with a complex onset cluster.. re — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. surs — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset of the following syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus.
- The 'nsk' cluster is unusual but permissible.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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