førstedanserinne
Syllables
før-ste-dans-e-rin-ne
Pronunciation
/ˈfœrsteˌdɑnsəˌrɪnːə/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
første + dans + erinne
The word 'førstedanserinne' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: før-ste-dans-e-rin-ne. Stress falls on the second syllable, 'dans'. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The word consists of the prefix 'første', the root 'dans', and the suffix 'erinne'.
Definitions
- 1
A female dancer who is the leading performer.
First dancer (female) / Prima ballerina
“Ho er ei verdkjend førstedanserinne.”
“Førstedanserinna fekk stor applaus.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable, 'dans', which is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns. The stress pattern is 0 (unstressed) - 1 (stressed) - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0.
Syllables
før — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ste — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. dans — Closed syllable, stressed, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. e — Open syllable, unstressed, vowel following consonant.. rin — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed, consonant followed by vowel.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Nynorsk favors creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
- The double 'n' in 'rinne' is a common feature in Nynorsk and does not pose a syllabification challenge.
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