sjømannsorganisasjon
Syllables
sjø-manns-or-ga-ni-sas-jon
Pronunciation
/ˈsjøːmɑnːsɔrɡɑniːsɑʃɔn/
Stress
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Morphemes
sjømanns + organisasjon
The word 'sjømannsorganisasjon' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: sjø-manns-or-ga-ni-sas-jon. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of roots relating to the sea and man, combined with a borrowed suffix denoting organization. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel sequencing.
Definitions
- 1
An organization representing the interests of seamen.
Seamen's organization
“Sjømannsorganisasjonen kjempet for bedre arbeidsvilkår.”
“Han er medlem av sjømannsorganisasjonen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sas'). Norwegian generally stresses the second-to-last syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
sjø — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. The 'j' is a palatal approximant.. manns — Closed syllable, containing a nasal consonant and a long vowel. The 'n' is geminated.. or — Open syllable, containing a rounded vowel and a rhotic consonant.. ga — Open syllable, containing a velar stop and a rounded vowel.. ni — Open syllable, containing a high front vowel.. sas — Closed syllable, containing a fricative and a rounded vowel. The 's' is a voiceless alveolar fricative.. jon — Closed syllable, containing a palatal fricative, a rounded vowel, and a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left isolated between syllables.
- Gemination of 'n' in 'manns' is a common feature of Norwegian phonology.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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