fødselsdagsbarn
Syllables
fød-sels-dags-barn
Pronunciation
/ˈføːdselsˌdɑːɡsˌbɑːrn/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
fødsels- + barn + dags-
The word 'fødselsdagsbarn' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: 'fød-sels-dags-barn'. Stress falls on 'dags'. Syllabification follows onset maximization, open syllable preference, and morpheme boundary principles. The word means 'birthday child'.
Definitions
- 1
A child whose birthday is being celebrated.
Birthday child
“Vi feira fødselsdagsbarnet med kake.”
syn:bursdagsbarn
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dags'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns, with stress on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
fød — Open syllable, containing a long vowel /øː/ and a voiced stop /d/.. sels — Open syllable, containing a short vowel /ɛ/ and a voiced fricative /s/.. dags — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel /ɑː/ and a voiced stop /ɡ/ followed by a voiced fricative /s/. Primary stressed syllable.. barn — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel /ɑː/ and a voiced nasal /n/.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters (like 'ds' in 'dags') are maintained within a syllable to maximize the complexity of the onset.
Open Syllable Preference
Nynorsk tends to favor open syllables (ending in a vowel), influencing the division where possible.
Morpheme Boundary Syllabification
Morpheme boundaries often coincide with syllable boundaries, reflecting the word's internal structure.
- The 'ds' cluster is a common and accepted sequence in Nynorsk, not requiring special syllabification treatment.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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