handelsgymnasium
Syllables
han-dels-gym-na-si-um
Pronunciation
/ˈhɑnːdəlsɡʏmnaːsiʊm/
Stress
100100
Morphemes
handel, gymnasium
The word 'handelsgymnasium' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: han-dels-gym-na-si-um. Stress falls on the first syllable. It consists of two roots ('handel' and 'gymnasium') connected by a linking 's'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
A school specializing in commercial and business studies.
Business school, commercial gymnasium
“Han går på handelsgymnasium.”
“Ho fullførte utdanninga si ved handelsgymnasium.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('han').
Syllables
han — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed.. dels — Closed syllable, contains a voiced consonant.. gym — Open syllable, onset cluster.. na — Open syllable, vowel lengthened.. si — Open syllable, unstressed.. um — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must have a vowel as its nucleus.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are divided based on the constituent morphemes.
Penultimate Stress
Compound nouns generally receive stress on the penultimate syllable.
- The 's' between 'handel' and 'gymnasium' is a linking 's' and doesn't form a syllable on its own. Its voicing can vary.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist.
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