avgangsvitnesbyrd
Syllables
av-gang-s-vit-nes-byrd
Pronunciation
/aˈvɡɑŋsˌvɪtnəsbʏrd/
Stress
010100
Morphemes
av + gang + vitnesbyrd
The word 'avgangsvitnesbyrd' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: av-gang-s-vit-nes-byrd. Primary stress falls on 'gang'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and a compound suffix. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
A certificate of completion, a leaving certificate, a diploma.
Leaving certificate, diploma, certificate of completion
“Han viste fram sitt *avgangsvitnesbyrd*.”
“Ho trengte *avgangsvitnesbyrd* for å søke på universitetet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('gang'). Secondary stress on 'vit'. The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
av — Open syllable, vowel followed by a voiced labiodental fricative. Unstressed.. gang — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by velar fricative and nasal consonant. Primary stressed syllable.. s — Syllabic consonant, functioning as a linking element. Unstressed.. vit — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a voiced labiodental fricative. Secondary stress.. nes — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by nasal consonant and schwa. Unstressed.. byrd — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by voiced bilabial stop and voiced dental fricative. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'gang').
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are typically divided into separate syllables (e.g., 'vit-nes').
Syllabic Consonant
The 's' functions as a syllabic consonant, forming a syllable on its own.
- The pronunciation of 'v' after 'a' can sometimes be slightly diphthongized, but this is not consistent.
- The 'ng' cluster does not pose a syllabification issue in Nynorsk.
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