formaldefinisjon
Syllables
for-mal-de-fi-ni-sjon
Pronunciation
/fɔrˈmal.dɛ.fi.ni.sjɔn/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
formal- + definisjon
The word 'formaldefinisjon' is a Nynorsk compound noun meaning 'formal definition'. It is divided into six syllables: for-mal-de-fi-ni-sjon, with primary stress on 'mal'. The syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, and the stress pattern adheres to the Nynorsk compound stress rule.
Definitions
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formal definition
“Han ga ein klar formaldefinisjon av begrepet.”
“Denne formaldefinisjonen er viktig for juridisk tolkning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('mal'). Nynorsk compounds typically stress the first syllable of the root word.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, unstressed.. mal — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. fi — Open syllable, unstressed.. ni — Open syllable, unstressed.. sjon — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximizing Onsets
Prioritizing consonant-vowel sequences to form syllables.
Avoiding Stranded Consonants
Ensuring consonants are part of a syllable.
Compound Stress Rule
Stressing the first syllable of the root word in compounds.
- The 'r' sound can be retroflex in some dialects, but this doesn't affect syllabification.
- The compound structure is key to understanding the stress pattern.
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