riksmeglingsmann
Syllables
riks-meg-lings-mann
Pronunciation
/riːksˈmeːlɪŋsmɑn/
Stress
1000
Morphemes
riks + meglings + mann
The word 'riksmeglingsmann' is a compound noun syllabified as riks-meg-lings-mann, with primary stress on the first syllable. It consists of the prefix 'riks-', root 'meglings-', and suffix '-mann'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles. Regional variations may affect pronunciation, particularly the 'gsm' cluster.
Definitions
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Chief State Conciliator
Chief State Conciliator
“Riksmeglingsmannen ledet forhandlingene.”
“Partene venter på riksmeglingsmannens avgjørelse.”
syn:Statsmekler
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('riks'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
riks — Open syllable, stressed, onset consonant cluster.. meg — Open syllable, onset consonant, vowel lengthened due to stress proximity.. lings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. mann — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The 'gsm' cluster is a potential point of variation, but generally accepted in standard Norwegian.
- Regional dialects might simplify the 'gsm' cluster.
- Vowel quality in unstressed syllables can vary regionally.
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