interamerikansk
Syllables
in-ter-a-me-ri-kan-sk
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntɛrɑˈmɛɾɪkans(k)/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
inter- + amerik- + -ansk
The word 'interamerikansk' is divided into seven syllables: in-ter-a-me-ri-kan-sk. It's an adjective formed from the Latin prefix 'inter-', the root 'amerik-', and the Scandinavian suffix '-ansk'. Primary stress falls on the second syllable. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or originating from the Americas; inter-American.
Inter-American
“Det interamerikanske samarbeidet”
“En interamerikansk konferanse”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('a' in 'a-me-ri-kansk'). This is typical for Nynorsk adjectives of this length.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset consonant 'n', vowel nucleus 'i'.. ter — Closed syllable, onset consonant 't', vowel nucleus 'e', coda consonant 'r'.. a — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'a'.. me — Open syllable, onset consonant 'm', vowel nucleus 'e'.. ri — Open syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel nucleus 'i'.. kan — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'k', vowel nucleus 'a', coda consonant 'n'.. sk — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'sk', no vowel nucleus (syllabic consonant).
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a permissible consonant cluster.
- The pronunciation of 'r' can vary regionally (retroflex approximant or alveolar tap).
- The final 'k' sound may be weakened or elided in colloquial speech.
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