fallskjermulykke
Syllables
fall-skjerm-u-lyk-ke
Pronunciation
/ˈfɑlːˌskjæɾmʉˌlykːə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
fall, skjerm, ulykke
The word 'fallskjermulykke' is a Nynorsk compound noun meaning 'parachute accident'. It is syllabified as 'fall-skjerm-u-lyk-ke' with primary stress on the second syllable ('skjerm'). The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel peak principles. It is composed of three Germanic roots: 'fall', 'skjerm', and 'ulykke'.
Definitions
- 1
An accident involving a parachute.
Parachute accident
“Det var ei tragisk fallskjermulykke.”
“Politiet etterforsker fallskjermulykka.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('skjerm'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns, with the primary stress on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
fall — Open syllable, stressed (primary stress in some pronunciations, but generally secondary in the compound).. skjerm — Closed syllable, stressed (primary stress).. u — Open syllable, unstressed.. lyk — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ke — Open syllable, unstressed.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Nynorsk favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'fall-skjerm-'.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel peak.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle.
- The word is a compound, and the syllabification reflects the individual morphemes.
- No significant regional variations in pronunciation or syllabification.
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