fortidsminnesmerke
Syllables
for-tids-min-nes-mer-ke
Pronunciation
/fɔrˈtidsˌmɪnːəˌsmerke/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
for- + minn- + -merke
The word 'fortidsminnesmerke' is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: for-tids-min-nes-mer-ke. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'mer'. The word is composed of a prefix, two roots, and two suffixes, each contributing to its meaning of 'historical monument'.
Definitions
- 1
A physical object or site that commemorates or represents a past event or period.
Historical monument, relic, memorial
“Steinkirka er eit viktig fortidsminnesmerke.”
“Dei vernar om gamle fortidsminnesmerke.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'mer'.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tids — Closed syllable.. min — Closed syllable.. nes — Closed syllable.. mer — Open, stressed syllable.. ke — Open syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus. Each syllable must contain at least one vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonants following a vowel typically form a closed syllable, unless they create a complex onset for the following syllable.
- The consonant cluster 'sm' does not pose a significant syllabification challenge.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter the syllable division.
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