billedtelegrafi
Syllables
bil-led-te-le-gra-fi
Pronunciation
/ˈbɪlːˌdɛtɛlɛɡraːfi/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
tele- + bile- + -grafi
The word 'billedtelegrafi' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: bil-led-te-le-gra-fi. Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows the sonority principle and Nynorsk's preference for open syllables. The word is composed of the roots 'bile-' (image) and '-grafi' (writing) with the prefix 'tele-'.
Definitions
- 1
A system or method for transmitting images by telegraph.
Picture telegraphy, facsimile transmission
“Den første billedtelegrafien ble brukt til å sende aviser.”
“Billedtelegrafi var en viktig oppfinnelse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('bil-'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root word in compound nouns.
Syllables
bil — Open syllable, stressed.. led — Closed syllable.. te — Open syllable.. le — Open syllable.. gra — Open syllable.. fi — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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Sonority Principle
Syllables are divided to maximize onsets and respect vowel sequences.
Open Syllable Preference
Nynorsk favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) where possible.
- The 'd' between 'bil' and 'te' could theoretically be part of the preceding syllable, but separation is more common for natural flow.
- Regional variations in vowel length might exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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