håndballspeller
Syllables
hånd-ball-spel-ler
Pronunciation
/ˈhɔːnˌbɑlːˌspɛlːər/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
hånd + ball + speller
The word 'håndballspeller' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: hånd-ball-spel-ler. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'spel'. The word consists of the morphemes 'hånd' (hand), 'ball' (ball), and 'speller' (player). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
A person who plays handball.
Handball player
“Han er ein dyktig håndballspeller.”
“Håndballspellerne trente hardt før kampen.”
syn:håndballutøvar
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'spel'. The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk nouns.
Syllables
hånd — Open syllable, initial onset with /h/ and /n/, vowel /ɔː/ as the nucleus.. ball — Open syllable, initial onset with /b/, vowel /ɑː/ as the nucleus, lengthened consonant /l/.. spel — Open syllable, complex onset with /sp/, vowel /ɛ/ as the nucleus, lengthened consonant /l/.. ler — Closed syllable, onset with /l/, vowel /ə/ as the nucleus, coda with /r/.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters like 'sp' and 'll' are maintained within syllables as they are phonotactically permissible in Nynorsk.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound, forming the nucleus of the syllable.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllable structure adheres to the sonority hierarchy, with vowels being more sonorous than consonants.
- The 'd' in 'hånd' can be elided in colloquial speech, but is retained in the formal analysis.
- Compound word structure requires consideration of morpheme boundaries, but syllabification rules apply consistently.
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