brennevinsanker
Syllables
brenn-e-vins-an-ker
Pronunciation
/ˈbrɛnːəˌvɪnsɑŋkər/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
brenn-evin-anker + -s
The word 'brennevinsanker' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: brenn-e-vins-an-ker. Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and creating a new syllable after each vowel. The word is composed of roots from Old Norse and Dutch.
Definitions
- 1
A large container for storing strong alcoholic beverages.
Brandy barrel, spirits cask
“Han fylte brennevinsankeren med heimelaga akevitt.”
“Gamle brennevinsankere stod stablet i kjelleren.”
syn:brennevinsfat
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('brenn').
Syllables
brenn — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'br', stressed.. e — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.. vins — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'vns'. an — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.. ker — Closed syllable, onset 'k'
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Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are included in the onset whenever possible.
Vowel-Following Syllable
Each vowel following a consonant typically forms a new syllable.
- Potential variation in vowel pronunciation across dialects, but syllable division remains consistent.
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