defensivallianse
Syllables
de-fen-siv-al-li-an-se
Pronunciation
/deˈfɛnsɪˌvɑlːɪˌɑnsə/
Stress
0100010
Morphemes
de- + fensiv- + -allianse
The word 'defensivallianse' is a Nynorsk noun meaning 'defensive alliance'. It is syllabified as de-fen-siv-al-li-an-se, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is composed of a Latin prefix 'de-', a Latin root 'fensiv-', and a French/Italian suffix '-allianse'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
A defensive alliance; a union formed for mutual defense.
Defensive alliance
“NATO er ein viktig defensivallianse.”
“Landet søkte medlemskap i ein defensivallianse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('an'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. fen — Closed syllable, stressed.. siv — Closed syllable, unstressed.. al — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. an — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle.
- Dialectal variation in the pronunciation of 'v'.
- Geminate 'll' in 'allianse' is phonemically distinct but doesn't affect syllabification.
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