antikvarbokhandel
Syllables
an-tik-var-bok-han-del
Pronunciation
/ˈantiːkˌvɑːrbɔkˌhɑndəl/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
antikvar + bok + handel
The word 'antikvarbokhandel' is a compound noun syllabified into six syllables: an-tik-var-bok-han-del. Stress falls on the third syllable ('var'). The word is composed of 'antikvar' (antique dealer), 'bok' (book), and 'handel' (trade/shop). Syllabification follows standard Nynorsk rules prioritizing vowel peaks and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A shop that sells old and rare books.
Antique bookstore
“Han kjøpte boka på ein antikvarbokhandel i Oslo.”
“Antikvarbokhandelen hadde eit stort utval av gamle kart.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('var').
Syllables
an — Open syllable, unstressed.. tik — Closed syllable, unstressed.. var — Open syllable, stressed.. bok — Closed syllable, unstressed.. han — Open syllable, unstressed.. del — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Peak Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained unless they are overly complex.
Compound Word Rule
Syllabification follows the rules for individual morphemes within the compound.
- The 'kv' cluster is common and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
- Regional variations in vowel quality are minor and don't affect syllable division.
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