engangstallerken
Syllables
en-gangs-tal-ler-ken
Pronunciation
/ˈeŋːɑŋsˌtɑlːərkən/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
engang + stall + erken
The word 'engangstallerken' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: en-gangs-tal-ler-ken. Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows onset maximization and morpheme boundary principles. The word consists of the prefix 'engang-', root 'stall-', and suffix '-erken'.
Definitions
- 1
A plate designed for single use and disposal.
Disposable plate
“Vi brukte engangstallerkener til pikniken.”
“Det er praktisk å ha engangstallerkener når det er mange gjester.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('en'). Nynorsk has a relatively weak stress system, but the first syllable of compound nouns is typically slightly more prominent.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, stressed, containing a long vowel.. gang — Closed syllable, containing a nasal consonant.. stal — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel.. ler — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. ken — Closed syllable, containing a schwa-like vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'st' in 'stall').
Moraic Weight
Long vowels and consonant clusters contribute to syllable weight, influencing syllable boundaries.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllables often align with morpheme boundaries in compound words, reflecting the word's internal structure.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- Double consonants ('ll') contribute to syllable weight.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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