borgerdådsmedalje
Syllables
bor-ger-dåds-me-dal-je
Pronunciation
/ˈbɔrɡərˌdɔːdsˌmɛˈdɑlʲə/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
borger + dåds + medalje
The word 'borgerdådsmedalje' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: bor-ger-dåds-me-dal-je. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'dåds'. The word is composed of three morphemes: 'borger' (citizen), 'dåds' (deed), and 'medalje' (medal). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles.
Definitions
- 1
A medal awarded for a heroic or commendable deed performed by a citizen.
Citizen's deed medal
“Han mottok borgerdådsmedaljen for å ha reddet barnet fra elva.”
“Borgerdådsmedaljen er en høy utmerkelse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'dåds'. The first syllable 'bor' and the last syllable 'je' are unstressed.
Syllables
bor — Open syllable, onset consonant 'b', vowel nucleus 'ɔr'.. ger — Open syllable, onset consonant 'g', vowel nucleus 'ər'.. dåds — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'd', diphthong 'å', coda consonant 's'.. me — Open syllable, onset consonant 'm', vowel nucleus 'ɛ'.. dal — Open syllable, onset consonant 'd', vowel nucleus 'ɑl'.. je — Open syllable, onset glide 'j', vowel nucleus 'ə'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are structured to follow the sonority sequencing principle.
- The 'ds' cluster in 'dåds' is a common occurrence and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they won't significantly alter the syllable division.
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