fotgangarovergang
Syllables
fot-gang-ar-o-ver-gang
Pronunciation
/fɔtˈɡɑŋɑɾˌœvərˌɡɑŋ/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
over + fot, gang + ar
The word *fotgangarovergang* is a compound noun meaning 'pedestrian crossing'. It is divided into six syllables: fot-gang-ar-o-ver-gang, with primary stress on the third syllable. The word is built from Old Norse roots and suffixes, and its syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
A place designated for pedestrians to cross a road.
Pedestrian crossing, crosswalk
“Me må bruke fotgangarovergangen for å kome oss trygt over vegen.”
“Det er viktig å sjå seg rundt ved fotgangarovergangen.”
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gang'). Nynorsk stress is generally weak, but compound nouns often stress the first element of the final constituent.
Syllables
fot — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced stop consonant.. gang — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a velar nasal consonant.. ar — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and an alveolar tap.. o — Open syllable, containing a mid front rounded vowel.. ver — Open syllable, containing a schwa and a voiced labiodental fricative.. gang — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a velar nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Nynorsk syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which serves as the nucleus.
- The 'r' sound can be retroflex or alveolar depending on dialect.
- Vowel qualities can vary slightly based on regional pronunciation.
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