drikkevannskilde
Syllables
drik-ke-vann-skil-de
Pronunciation
/ˈdrɪkːəˌvɑnːˌʃɪldə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
drikke + vann + skilde
The word 'drikkevannskilde' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, syllabified as 'drik-ke-vann-skil-de' with primary stress on 'vann'. It consists of the roots 'drikke' (to drink) and 'vann' (water), and 'skilde' (source). Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A source of drinking water; a spring or well providing potable water.
Drinking water source
“De fant en ren drikkevannskilde i fjellet.”
“Kommunen overvåker drikkevannskildene nøye.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('vann'). This is typical for compound nouns in Nynorsk.
Syllables
drik — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ke — Closed syllable, reduced vowel.. vann — Closed syllable, long vowel, stressed.. skil — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. de — Open syllable, final vowel.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'drik', 'skil').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to vowel sequences.
Vowel Groupings
Vowel sequences are typically divided into separate syllables (e.g., 'ke' after 'drik').
- The double consonants (kk, nn, ld) are crucial for pronunciation and syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /ɪ/ to /ə/) do not significantly alter syllabification.
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