handsopprekning
The word 'handsopprekning' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: han-dsop-prek-ning. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'rek'. The syllable division follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel sequencing, typical for Nynorsk phonology. It is composed of three Old Norse roots: hand, sopp, and rekning.
Definitions
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A show of hands; a vote taken by raising hands.
Show of hands
“Det vart teke ei handsopprekning for å avgjere saka.”
“Under møtet vart det bede om ei handsopprekning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'rek'. The first syllable 'han' also receives some stress, but is less prominent.
Syllables
han — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed.. dsop — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. prek — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. ning — Closed syllable, final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are retained in the onset of syllables (e.g., 'dsop').
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are structured to follow the sonority sequencing principle.
- The double consonants (pp, kk, nn) do not affect the syllable division process.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but do not alter the core syllable structure.
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