avspenningsperiode
Syllables
av-spenn-ings-pe-ri-o-de
Pronunciation
/avˈspɛnːɪŋsˌpæɾiˈoːdə/
Stress
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Morphemes
av + spenn + ingsperiode
The word 'avspenningsperiode' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into seven syllables: av-spenn-ings-pe-ri-o-de. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is formed from the prefix 'av', the root 'spenn', and the suffixes '-ings' and '-periode'. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A period of relaxation or tension release.
Relaxation period
“Etter ein lang arbeidsdag treng eg ein avspenningsperiode.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('o' in 'periode'). Secondary stress is present on 'spenn'.
Syllables
av — Open syllable, consisting of a vowel. Unstressed.. spenn — Closed syllable, with a geminate consonant. Moderately stressed.. ings — Closed syllable, containing a nasal consonant. Unstressed.. pe — Open syllable, moderately stressed.. ri — Open syllable, unstressed.. o — Open syllable, primary stressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'spenn').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are primarily divided around vowel sounds.
- The geminate consonant 'nn' in 'spenning' is generally maintained in pronunciation.
- The 'r' in 'periode' is often a flap [ɾ] in Nynorsk.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may occur.
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