elfenbeinssmykke
Syllables
el-fen-bein-ss-myk-ke
Pronunciation
/ˈɛlfənˌbæɪnˌsmʏkːə/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
elfenbein + smykke
The word 'elfenbeinssmykke' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: el-fen-bein-ss-myk-ke. Stress falls on 'bein'. The division follows principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. It consists of the compound elements 'elfenbein' (elephant ivory) and 'smykke' (jewelry), connected by the genitive marker 's'.
Definitions
- 1
Jewelry made of elephant ivory.
Elephant ivory jewelry
“Ho arva eit vakkert elfenbeinssmykke frå bestemora si.”
“Museet hadde ei utstilling med gamle elfenbeinssmykke.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('bein'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
el — Open syllable, initial syllable.. fen — Closed syllable, containing a nasal consonant.. bein — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, contains a diphthong.. ss — Syllable with geminate consonant, functions as a linking syllable.. myk — Closed syllable, containing a palatalized consonant.. ke — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'ss' in 'ssmykke').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to phonotactic constraints.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
- The geminate consonant 'ss' functions as a syllable on its own, linking the two main parts of the compound.
- Nynorsk compounding allows for relatively long words, requiring careful application of syllable division rules.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllable boundaries, but the core division remains consistent.
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