firkantformasjon
Syllables
fir-kant-for-ma-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈfɪrˌkɑntfɔrmɑsjøn/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
firkant + formasjon
The word 'firkantformasjon' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: fir-kant-for-ma-sjon. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Nynorsk rules prioritizing CV/CVC structures and maximizing onsets. The word consists of the root 'firkant' (quadrilateral) and the suffix 'formasjon' (formation).
Definitions
- 1
A quadrilateral formation; a square or rectangular arrangement.
Quadrilateral formation, square formation
“Soldatane stod i ein firkantformasjon.”
“Bygningen hadde ein firkantformasjon.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sjon').
Syllables
fir — Open syllable, CV structure.. kant — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. for — Open syllable, CV structure.. ma — Open syllable, CV structure.. sjon — Closed syllable, CVC structure.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Prioritizes consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Prevents consonants from being left at the end of a syllable without a vowel.
CV/CVC Structure
Syllables generally follow a Consonant-Vowel (CV) or Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) pattern.
- The compound nature of the word does not introduce any unusual syllabification challenges.
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