allrounddegenskap
Syllables
al-lround-de-gens-kap
Pronunciation
/alˈruːnˌdeɡɛnskɑp/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
all- + round + egenskap
The word 'allroundegenskap' is divided into five syllables: al-lround-de-gens-kap. It's a compound noun with English-derived prefixes and roots, and a Nynorsk suffix. Stress falls on the third syllable ('round'). Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel break.
Definitions
- 1
A comprehensive quality or characteristic; a versatile skill or attribute.
All-round quality/characteristic/skill
“Han viste en imponerande allroundegenskap i konkurransen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('round'). Nynorsk typically stresses the first syllable of the root, but in compounds, the stress can shift.
Syllables
al — Open syllable, onset consonant 'l', vowel 'a'. lround — Syllable with consonant cluster onset, long vowel 'u'. de — Open syllable, onset consonant 'd', vowel 'e'. gens — Open syllable, onset consonant 'g', vowel 'e'. kap — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'k', vowel 'a', coda consonant 'p'
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Break
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are divided based on the constituent morphemes.
- Palatalization of 'd' in 'round' in some dialects.
- Variation in the pronunciation of 'g' in 'genskap'.
- English origin of 'all-' and 'round-' does not affect Nynorsk syllabification.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian Nynorsk
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.