mannskapsstørrelse
The word *mannskapsstørrelse* is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'crew size'. It is divided into five syllables: mann-skaps-stør-rel-se, with primary stress on the third syllable ('stør'). The word is morphologically composed of *mannskap* (crew) and *størrelse* (size). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules prioritizing onsets and vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
The number of people comprising a crew or staff.
Crew size, staff size
“Vi må øke mannskapsstørrelsen for å fullføre prosjektet.”
“Mannskapsstørrelsen på skipet er 20 personer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('stør'), which is the penultimate syllable in the word. This is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
mann — Open syllable, containing a single vowel. Onset is /m/, coda is empty.. skaps — Closed syllable. Onset is /sk/, vowel is /ɑ/, coda is /ps/. The /sk/ cluster is a common onset in Norwegian.. stør — Closed syllable, stressed. Onset is /st/, vowel is /œ/, coda is /r/. The /st/ cluster is a common onset.. rel — Open syllable. Onset is /r/, vowel is /ɛ/, coda is empty.. se — Open syllable. Onset is /ʃ/, vowel is /ə/. The schwa /ə/ is common in unstressed syllables.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are generally divided into separate syllables, unless they form a diphthong.
Penultimate Stress
In compound nouns, the primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- Consonant cluster simplification is rare in Norwegian, so clusters are generally maintained within syllables.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowels, but not the core syllable division.
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