gjøksyrefamilie
Syllables
gjøk-sy-re-fa-mi-lie
Pronunciation
/ˈjøksyːrəˌfamilɪə/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
gjøk, syre, familie
The word 'gjøksyrefamilie' is divided into six syllables: 'gjøk-sy-re-fa-mi-lie'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fa'). The word is a compound noun with roots from Old Norse, Norwegian, and Latin. Syllabification follows standard Nynorsk rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The wood sorrel family, a genus of plants known for their clover-like leaves and acidic taste.
Wood sorrel family
“Gjøksyrefamilien inkluderer mange spiselige planter.”
“Hun studerte plantene i gjøksyrefamilien.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fa'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk nouns, with stress on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
gjøk — Open syllable with a palatalized consonant onset and a short vowel.. sy — Open syllable containing a long diphthong.. re — Open syllable with a rhotic consonant onset and a schwa vowel.. fa — Open syllable with a voiced fricative onset and a short vowel. Primary stressed syllable.. mi — Open syllable with a nasal consonant onset and a short vowel.. lie — Open syllable with a lateral consonant onset and a diphthong.
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are primarily divided around vowel sounds.
- The 'gj' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster in Nynorsk and is syllabified as a single unit.
- The diphthong 'sy' is a standard Nynorsk diphthong and is treated as a single syllable nucleus.
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