infinitivsmerke
Syllables
in-fi-ni-tivs-mer-ke
Pronunciation
/ˌɪnfɪˈnɪtɪvsˌmærke/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
in- + finitiv + -smerke
The word 'infinitivsmerke' is a noun composed of a Latin-derived prefix and root, and a Nynorsk suffix. It is syllabified based on maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, with primary stress on the second-to-last syllable. The 'vs' cluster is a potential point of dialectal variation.
Definitions
- 1
A mark or sign indicating the infinitive form of a verb.
Infinitive marker
“Ordboka viser *infinitivsmerket* for alle verba.”
“Læraren forklarte kva er *infinitivsmerke*.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable ('tivs'). Nynorsk generally stresses the second syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. fi — Open syllable.. ni — Open syllable.. tivs — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. mer — Open syllable.. ke — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllables are formed to maximize the number of consonants at the beginning of the syllable (onset).
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form a valid coda.
- The 'vs' cluster in 'tivs-' is a potential point of dialectal variation, with some dialects simplifying it to 's'.
- Stress placement is generally predictable based on syllable count, but can be influenced by morphological structure.
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