grunnlovendring
The word 'grunnlovsendring' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: grunn-lov-en-dr-ing. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('en'). The word is morphologically composed of a root ('grunnlov') and a suffix ('endring'). Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable contains a vowel.
Definitions
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A formal alteration to the constitution.
Constitutional amendment
“Ei grunnlovsendring er ein lang og komplisert prosess.”
“Forslaget til grunnlovsendring vart forkasta.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('en'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns, with stress on the penult.
Syllables
grunn — Open syllable, containing a long vowel /ʉː/. The 'nn' is geminated.. lov — Open syllable, containing a short vowel /ɔ/.. en — Open syllable, containing a short vowel /ɛ/ and a geminated 'n'.. dr — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel /ɪ/ and a complex onset 'dr'.. ing — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel /ɪ/ and a nasal consonant 'ng'.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables whenever possible (e.g., 'dr' in 'dr-ing').
Vowel Quality
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound. This dictates the boundaries between consonant clusters and vowels.
Nynorsk Syllable Structure
Nynorsk allows for relatively complex syllable structures, including geminated consonants and consonant clusters.
- The gemination of 'n' in 'en' is a characteristic feature of Nynorsk and affects pronunciation but not syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but do not alter the core syllabification rules.
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