eksportindustri
The word 'eksportindustri' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: eks-port-in-dus-tri. Stress falls on the second syllable ('port'). The word is composed of the Latin-derived prefix 'eksport' and the root 'industri'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles.
Definitions
- 1
The sector of the economy concerned with selling goods and services produced domestically to other countries.
Export industry
“Den norske eksportindustrien er viktig for økonomien.”
“Eksportindustrien må tilpasse seg nye markeder.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('port'). The stress pattern is typical for compound nouns in Nynorsk.
Syllables
eks — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'ks'.. port — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'p', coda consonant 't', stressed.. in — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'n', coda consonant 'n'.. dus — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'dus'.. tri — Open syllable, onset consonant 't'.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Nynorsk favors syllables with larger consonant clusters at the beginning (onset). This is applied in 'eks-port' and 'in-dus'.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, ensuring clear syllable boundaries.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Sounds within a syllable generally decrease in sonority from onset to coda.
- The realization of the 'r' sound can vary regionally, but does not affect the written syllable division.
- Nynorsk allows for relatively free compounding, leading to longer words with consistent syllabification patterns.
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