gjøkesyrefamilie
Syllables
gjø-ke-sy-re-fa-mi-li-e
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjøːkəˌsyːrəfɑˈmiːliə/
Stress
01001001
Morphemes
gjøke- + syre- + familie
The word *gjøkesyrefamilie* is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into eight syllables based on onset maximization and vowel sequence rules. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It consists of three morphemes: *gjøke-* (cuckoo), *syre-* (acid), and *familie* (family). Syllabification is relatively straightforward, with no major exceptions.
Definitions
- 1
The family of plants to which wood sorrel belongs.
Wood sorrel family
“Ho studerte *gjøkesyrefamilie* i botanikk.”
“*Gjøkesyrefamilie* er kjend for sine sure blad.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (*fa-*), typical for Nynorsk nouns.
Syllables
gjø — Open syllable with a diphthong. Onset maximization.. ke — Closed syllable. Vowel is reduced.. sy — Open syllable. Long vowel.. re — Closed syllable. Vowel is reduced.. fa — Open syllable. Primary stressed syllable.. mi — Open syllable. Long vowel.. li — Open syllable. Vowel is reduced.. e — Closed syllable. Schwa sound.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally included in the following syllable to maximize the onset.
Vowel Sequence Rule
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Nouns generally have stress on the penultimate syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of the 'jø' diphthong may exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
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