dugnadsarbeidar
Syllables
dug-nads-ar-bei-dar
Pronunciation
/ˈduɡnɑdsˌɑrbɛi̯dɑr/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
dugnad, arbeid + ar, idar
The word 'dugnadsarbeidar' is divided into five open syllables based on the sonority sequencing principle and Nynorsk's preference for open syllables. The primary stress falls on the penult. The word is a compound noun formed from 'dugnad' and 'arbeid' with suffixes indicating definiteness and agentive function.
Definitions
- 1
A person who participates in or organizes *dugnad* (voluntary communal work).
Volunteer worker, community worker
“Han er ein ivrig dugnadsarbeidar.”
“Dugnadsarbeidarane rydda stien.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penult (second to last syllable: 'bei').
Syllables
dug — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. nads — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. ar — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. bei — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant cluster.. dar — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.
Word Parts
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Sonority Sequencing Principle
Maximizing onsets and respecting vowel boundaries.
Open Syllable Preference
Nynorsk favors syllables ending in vowels where possible.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation (retroflexion).
- Compound structure of the word.
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