kjellarvindauge
Syllables
kjell-ar-vin-dau-ge
Pronunciation
/ˈçɛlːɑrˌvɪnːˌɔːɡø/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
kjell, vind + ar, auge
The word 'kjellarvindauge' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: kjell-ar-vin-dau-ge. Stress falls on the second syllable ('vin-'). Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and vowel sequences. The word means 'cellar window'.
Definitions
- 1
A window in a cellar.
Cellar window
“Han såg lyset frå kjellarvindauget.”
“Me måtte reparera kjellarvindauget.”
syn:kjellervind
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('vin-'), typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
kjell — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'kj', long vowel.. ar — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. vin — Closed syllable, geminated consonant 'n'. dau — Open syllable, long vowel.. ge — Open syllable, vowel-final.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximizing Onset
Consonant clusters like 'kj' are treated as single onsets.
Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables beginning with vowels are identified.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Sounds are ordered within a syllable based on decreasing sonority.
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in vowels are identified.
- The /ç/ sound can be challenging for non-native speakers.
- Gemination ('n' in 'vin-') is crucial for pronunciation and syllable weight.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian Nynorsk
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.