mannsrolleutvalg
Syllables
manns-rol-le-ut-valg
Pronunciation
/mɑnsˈrɔlːəʊtˌvɑlɡ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
manns- + rolle- + utvalg
The Norwegian word *mannsrolleutvalg* (men's role committee) is divided into five syllables: manns-rol-le-ut-valg. Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('rol'). The word is a compound noun formed from *manns* (genitive of man), *rolle* (role), and *utvalg* (selection/committee). Syllable division follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
A committee or panel dealing with men's roles (in society).
Men's role committee/panel
“Mannsrolleutvalget la frem sin rapport.”
“Utvalget skal undersøke menns rolle i barneoppdragelsen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('rol'). This is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
manns — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant. The 's' is part of the onset.. rol — Open syllable, containing a rounded vowel and a liquid consonant. Primary stress.. le — Open syllable, containing a schwa-like vowel. Unstressed.. ut — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a plosive consonant.. valg — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a plosive consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Prioritizing the inclusion of consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable to create permissible syllable structures.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, serving as the nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllable structure follows a sonority hierarchy, with vowels being more sonorous than consonants.
- Norwegian allows for complex consonant clusters, which can sometimes lead to ambiguity, but onset maximization generally resolves these cases.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly affect syllable division.
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