helligtrekongersdag
Syllables
hel-lig-tre-kon-gers-dag
Pronunciation
/ˈhɛlːɪɡˌtrɛːkɔŋːərsˌdaɡ/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
hellig- + tre + kongersdag
The word 'helligtrekongersdag' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: hel-lig-tre-kon-gers-dag. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('kon'). The syllabification follows the vowel peak principle and maintains common consonant clusters. It is composed of 'holy', 'three', 'kings', and 'day'.
Definitions
- 1
The day celebrating the visit of the Magi to the baby Jesus; Epiphany.
Epiphany, Three Kings' Day
“Me feira helligtrekongersdag i januar.”
“Helligtrekongersdag er ein viktig høgtidsdag.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('kon'). Nynorsk stress is generally weaker than in many other languages, but 'kon' is noticeably more prominent.
Syllables
hel — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a long vowel.. lig — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and a final consonant.. tre — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. kon — Open syllable, stressed syllable, contains a long vowel and a nasal consonant.. gers — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. dag — Open syllable, final syllable, contains a short vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound, forming the syllable nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters like 'rs' in 'kongers' are maintained as a single unit unless they are exceptionally complex.
- The 'rs' cluster is a common feature in Nynorsk and is treated as a single unit.
- Long vowels and diphthongs influence syllable weight (moraic tendencies).
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