desserttallerken
Syllables
des-sert-tal-ler-ken
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛsːɛrtˌtɑlːɛrkn̩/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
tallerken + dessert
The word 'desserttallerken' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: des-sert-tal-ler-ken. Stress falls on the first syllable ('des'). The syllabification follows the rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding syllable-final consonant clusters. The word consists of a borrowed element ('dessert') and a native Norwegian root ('tallerken').
Definitions
- 1
A plate used for serving dessert.
Dessert plate
“Ho sette desserttallerkenen på bordet.”
“Vi treng ein ny desserttallerken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('des') of the compound noun, following the general rule for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, stressed.. sert — Closed syllable.. tal — Open syllable.. ler — Closed syllable.. ken — Closed syllable with syllabic consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Avoid Final Clusters
Syllable-final consonant clusters are avoided where possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
- The double 's' in 'dessert' can sometimes be simplified in rapid speech, but the written form maintains the double 's'.
- The syllabic 'n' in 'tallerken' is a common feature in Norwegian.
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