arbeidarkvarter
Syllables
ar-bei-dar-kvar-ter
Pronunciation
/ˈɑrˌbɛi̯dɑrkˈvɑrtər/
Stress
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Morphemes
arbeid, kvar + -ar-, -ter
The word 'arbeidarkvarter' is divided into five syllables: ar-bei-dar-kvar-ter. The primary stress falls on 'kvar'. The syllabification follows the sonority sequencing principle and the preference for open syllables in Nynorsk. The word is a compound noun meaning 'workers' quarter'.
Definitions
- 1
A residential area or district primarily inhabited by workers.
Workers' quarter, working-class district
“Han voks opp i eit gamalt arbeidarkvarter.”
“Det er mange låge hus i dette arbeidarkvartéret.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('kvar').
Syllables
ar — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. bei — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. dar — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. kvar — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant cluster.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant followed by a vowel.
Word Parts
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Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants with lower sonority are placed at syllable boundaries.
Open Syllable Preference
Nynorsk favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) where possible.
- The 'r' sound can be vocalized or form part of a diphthong in some dialects, but is generally treated as part of the preceding vowel syllable in this word.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of 'r' may affect perceived syllable boundaries.
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