japanskamerikansk
The word 'japansk-amerikansk' is a compound adjective divided into six syllables: ja-pansk-a-me-ri-kansk. Stress falls on the first syllable of each component. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels, consistent with Nynorsk phonology.
Definitions
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Relating to both Japan and America; of Japanese and American origin or character.
Japanese-American
“En japansk-amerikansk kultur.”
“Hun er en japansk-amerikansk forfatter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable of 'japansk' (/ˈjɑpɑnsk/), secondary stress on the first syllable of 'amerikansk' (/ˈɑmɛrikɑnsk/).
Syllables
ja — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pansk — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. a — Open syllable, beginning of the second component.. me — Open syllable.. ri — Open syllable.. kansk — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are preferred at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Division
Syllable division occurs before vowels.
- The hyphen does not significantly alter the syllable division based on Nynorsk phonological rules.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may occur but do not change the syllable structure.
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