gjentakingstegn
Syllables
gjen-ta-kings-tegn
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjɛn.tɑ.kiŋs.tɛɡn/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
gjen- + tak- + -ingstegn
The word 'gjentakingstegn' is divided into four syllables: gjen-ta-kings-tegn. Stress falls on the second syllable ('ta'). It's a compound noun formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, indicating a sign of repetition. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel sequencing.
Definitions
- 1
A symbol or sign indicating repetition.
Repetition sign
“I notasjonen brukte han eit gjentakingstegn.”
“Gjentakingstegnet viste at melodien skulle spelast to gonger.”
syn:Repetisjonsteikn
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable 'ta' (gjen-**ta**-kings-tegn). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
gjen — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ta — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. kings — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. tegn — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Nynorsk favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'gj-' in 'gjen').
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Suffix Attachment
Suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'gj' do not affect syllabification.
- The genitive '-s' can be reduced to a schwa /ə/ but remains a distinct syllable for analysis.
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