redningsmannskap
The word 'redningsmannskap' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: redn-ings-mann-skap. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('skap'). The division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements. It is morphologically composed of roots 'redning' and 'mann' and the suffix 'skap'.
Definitions
- 1
A group of people trained and equipped to perform rescues.
Rescue crew, rescue team
“Redningsmannskapet rykket ut etter melding om en fjellulykke.”
“Et dyktig redningsmannskap er avgjørende i slike situasjoner.”
syn:redningsteam
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('skap').
Syllables
redn — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. ings — Closed syllable, nasal consonant.. mann — Open syllable, long vowel.. skap — Open syllable, stressed syllable.
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless part of a permissible cluster.
- The 'ng' cluster could potentially be treated as a single unit, but is commonly separated in this word.
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