fremmedlegionær
Syllables
frem-med-le-gi-o-nær
Pronunciation
/ˈfrɛmːɛdˌleɡjʊˌnær/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
fremmed + legion + ær
The word 'fremmedlegionær' is divided into six syllables based on Nynorsk phonological rules, prioritizing maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is a noun derived from a prefix, root, and suffix, indicating a member of the French Foreign Legion.
Definitions
- 1
A member of the French Foreign Legion.
Foreign Legionnaire
“Han meldte seg til fremmedlegionen.”
“En fremmedlegionær kjempet tappert.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('o').
Syllables
frem — Open syllable, initial consonant followed by vowel.. med — Open syllable, initial consonant followed by vowel.. le — Open syllable, initial consonant followed by vowel.. gi — Open syllable, initial consonant followed by vowel.. o — Open syllable, single vowel.. nær — Open syllable, initial consonant followed by vowel.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to word structure.
- The 'gj' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- Vowel length can vary regionally but doesn't affect syllable division.
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