tillitsmannskrise
Syllables
til-lits-manns-kri-se
Pronunciation
/tɪlɪtsˈmɑnsˌkɾiːsə/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
tillits + manns-krise
The Norwegian word *tillitsmannskrise* is a compound noun meaning 'crisis of confidence in a representative'. It is divided into five syllables: til-lits-manns-kri-se, with primary stress on the third syllable. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and allowing consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A crisis involving a loss of trust in a representative or person in a position of trust.
Crisis of confidence in a representative/trustee
“Selskapet befinner seg i en alvorlig tillitsmannskrise.”
“Politikeren møtte en tillitsmannskrise etter avsløringene.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('manns').
Syllables
til — Open syllable, onset 't', nucleus 'ɪl'. lits — Closed syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'ɪt', coda 's'. manns — Closed syllable, onset 'm', nucleus 'ɑn', coda 's', primary stress. kri — Open syllable, onset 'k', nucleus 'ɾiː'. se — Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'ə'
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Sonorant Sequences
Sequences of vowels followed by sonorants are often grouped within the same syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Norwegian allows for complex consonant clusters, which are typically maintained within a single syllable.
- The word's length and compounding nature require careful application of the onset maximization rule.
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