hokkeygymnasium
The word 'hockeygymnasium' is a compound noun in Nynorsk. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules, resulting in 'hok-key-gym-na-si-um'. Primary stress falls on the first syllable. The word is composed of an English loanword and a German/Greek-derived term.
Definitions
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A school specializing in hockey and academic studies.
Hockey gymnasium
“Han går på hockeygymnasium.”
“Hockeygymnasiet har et godt rykte.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('hok'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
hok — Open syllable, stressed, contains a geminated consonant.. key — Open syllable, unstressed, diphthong.. gym — Closed syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, unstressed.. si — Closed syllable, unstressed, contains a diphthong.. um — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Nynorsk favors placing as many consonants as possible into the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
First Syllable Stress
Generally, the first syllable of a word receives primary stress.
- The English loanword 'hockey' is integrated into the Nynorsk phonological system.
- Gemination of /k/ in 'hockey' is a common feature in Nynorsk.
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