katastrofealarm
Syllables
ka-tas-tro-fe-a-larm
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑːtɑstroːfəˌɑːlɑrm/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
katastrofe + alarm
The word 'katastrofealarm' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: ka-tas-tro-fe-a-larm. Stress falls on the second syllable ('tas'). The word is derived from Greek and French/Italian roots. Syllabification follows standard Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and open syllable preference.
Definitions
- 1
A warning signal indicating a major disaster.
Disaster alarm
“Det vart sendt ut ein katastrofealarm på grunn av flaumen.”
“Katastrofealarmen gjekk av klokka tre.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('tas'). The stress pattern is typical for compound nouns in Nynorsk.
Syllables
ka — Open syllable, onset consonant /k/, vowel /ɑː/. Unstressed.. tas — Closed syllable, onset consonant /t/, vowel /ɑː/, coda consonant /s/. Primary stressed syllable.. tro — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster /tr/, vowel /ɔː/. Unstressed.. fe — Open syllable, onset consonant /f/, vowel /ə/. Unstressed.. a — Open syllable, vowel /ɑː/. Unstressed.. larm — Closed syllable, onset consonant /l/, vowel /ɑ/, coda consonant /rm/. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters (e.g., 'tr', 'br') are grouped within the onset of a syllable.
Open Syllable Preference
Nynorsk favors open syllables (CV) where possible, leading to divisions like 'ka' and 'fe'.
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus generally forms a separate syllable, resulting in divisions between vowels.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morphemic boundaries, but the syllabification rules apply consistently.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' do not affect the syllabification.
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