kavaleriavdeling
Syllables
ka-va-le-ri-av-del-ing
Pronunciation
/kɑvɑˈlɛɾiˌɑvdɛlɪŋ/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
kavaleri + avdeling
The word 'kavaleriavdeling' is syllabified as ka-va-le-ri-av-del-ing, with primary stress on 'av'. It's a compound noun consisting of the borrowed root 'kavaleri' (cavalry) and the native suffix 'avdeling' (unit). Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A unit or department of cavalry.
Cavalry unit
“Kavaleriavdelingen var stasjonert ved grensen.”
“Han tjenestegjorde i en kavaleriavdeling.”
syn:rytteriavdeling
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'av'.
Syllables
ka — Open syllable, onset consonant /k/, vowel /ɑ/.. va — Open syllable, onset consonant /v/, vowel /ɑ/.. le — Open syllable, onset consonant /l/, vowel /ɛ/.. ri — Open syllable, onset consonant /ɾ/, vowel /i/.. av — Open syllable, onset consonant /v/, vowel /ɑ/. Primary stress.. del — Open syllable, onset consonant /d/, vowel /ɛ/.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel /ɪ/, coda consonant /ŋ/.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables whenever possible (e.g., 'ka', 'va', 'del').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary (e.g., 'ing').
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
- The 'v' sound between vowels is generally pronounced, though slight reduction can occur.
- The 'r' sound is alveolar, typical of Nynorsk.
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