dommedagsklokke
Syllables
dom-med-a-gs-klok-ke
Pronunciation
/ˈdɔmːeˌdɑɡsˌklɔkːə/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
dom, dag, klokke + -s
The word 'dommedagsklokke' is divided into six syllables based on Nynorsk phonological rules, prioritizing onset maximization and vowel syllabification. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('med'). It's a compound noun with Old Norse roots, meaning 'doomsday clock'.
Definitions
- 1
A bell that symbolizes the approach of a catastrophic event, often referring to the Doomsday Clock.
Doomsday clock
“Frykten for atomkrig fekk folk til å tenkje på dommedagsklokka.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('med').
Syllables
dom — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. med — Onset maximization, primary stress.. a — Vowel forms a syllable on its own.. gs — Consonant cluster in onset position.. klok — Consonant cluster 'kl' forms an onset.. ke — Vowel followed by consonant forms a syllable.
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Onset Maximization
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Syllabification
Each vowel typically forms a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally assigned to the following vowel.
- Long consonants ('mm', 'kk') are handled phonetically but don't affect syllable division.
- Regional variations in vowel quality are possible but don't alter the syllabic structure.
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