innbyggerantall
The word 'innbyggerantall' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: inn-byg-ger-an-tall. Stress falls on the second syllable. The syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences, with the unique 'll' cluster requiring special consideration.
Definitions
- 1
The number of inhabitants in a specific area.
Population
“Innbyggerantallet i Oslo er over 700 000.”
“Det er en økning i innbyggerantallet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('byg'). Nynorsk typically stresses the first syllable of the root in compounds.
Syllables
inn — Open syllable, vowel followed by a nasal consonant.. byg — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ger — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. an — Open syllable, vowel followed by a nasal consonant.. tall — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a unique Nynorsk consonant cluster 'll'.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Vowels generally form the nucleus of a syllable.
Coda Formation
Consonants following the vowel form the coda of the syllable.
- The 'll' cluster is a unique feature of Nynorsk and requires specific phonetic realization.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'g' (fricative vs. plosive).
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