tillitsmannsutvalg
Syllables
til-lits-manns-ut-valg
Pronunciation
/tɪˈlɪtsmɑnsʉtˌvɑlɡ/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
tillits + mannsutvalg
The word *tillitsmannsutvalg* is a compound noun with primary stress on the first syllable. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak, with the genitive 's' attached to the preceding syllable. It means 'trust committee' and is formed from the roots *tillits* (trust) and *utvalg* (selection/committee) with the suffix *manns* (man's).
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('til'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word.
Syllables
til — Open syllable, stressed.. lits — Closed syllable, unstressed.. manns — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ut — Open syllable, unstressed.. valg — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Genitive 's' Rule
The genitive suffix 's' is typically attached to the preceding syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the perceived syllable boundaries, but the core division remains consistent.
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