flugesnapparfamilie
Syllables
flu-ge-snap-par-fa-mi-lie
Pronunciation
/ˈfluːɡəˌsnɑpːɑˌfɑmiːlɪə/
Stress
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Morphemes
snapp + familie
The word 'flugesnapparfamilie' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into seven syllables: flu-ge-snap-par-fa-mi-lie. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the rules of maximizing onsets, avoiding stranded consonants, and dividing around vowel sounds. The word is composed of 'fluge' (fly), 'snappar' (to snap), and 'familie' (family).
Definitions
- 1
A family or group of flycatchers (birds).
Flycatcher family
“Ein flugesnapparfamilie bygde reir i hagen.”
“Forskarane studerte flugesnapparfamilie i området.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('fa-mi-LIE'). Nynorsk generally stresses the second-to-last syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
flu — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is long.. ge — Open syllable, vowel is schwa.. snap — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, long vowel.. par — Open syllable, vowel is long.. fa — Open syllable, vowel is long.. mi — Open syllable, vowel is long.. lie — Open syllable, vowel is diphthong.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'snap').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone at the end of a syllable unless necessary (e.g., 'flu').
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are primarily divided around vowel sounds (e.g., 'ge', 'par').
Penultimate Stress
Longer words tend to have stress on the second-to-last syllable.
- The consonant cluster 'snapp' is a common onset and doesn't pose a significant challenge to syllabification.
- The vowel qualities are standard for Nynorsk and do not introduce any exceptions.
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