fødselsdagsgave
Syllables
fød-sels-dags-gave
Pronunciation
/ˈfœːdselsˌdɑːɡsˌɡɑːvə/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
fød + gave + sels-dags
The word *fødselsdagsgave* is a compound noun in Nynorsk, syllabified as *fød-sels-dags-gave*. It consists of morphemes relating to 'birth', 'self/own', 'day', and 'gift'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable (*dags-*). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules.
Definitions
- 1
A present given on someone's birthday.
Birthday present
“Eg fekk ei fin fødselsdagsgave.”
“Ho pakka inn fødselsdagsgava.”
syn:gåve til bursdag
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (*dags-*), which is the penultimate syllable. This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
fød — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed vowel.. sels — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. dags — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. gave — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., *fød-sels*).
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- The 'ds' cluster is a common exception, but consistently treated as a single onset.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter syllable division.
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