kjempeinstitusjon
Syllables
kjem-pe-in-sti-tu-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈçæmpeˌɪnstɪtʉːsjoːn/
Stress
100100
Morphemes
kjempe/institus + -jon
The word 'kjempeinstitusjon' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: kjem-pe-in-sti-tu-sjon. Primary stress falls on 'kjem-'. It consists of the roots 'kjempe' (giant) and 'institusjon' (institution), with the suffix '-jon' marking it as a noun. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
A very large or important institution.
Giant institution
“Universitetet er ein kjempeinstitusjon.”
“Ho jobbar i ei kjempeinstitusjon innan forsking.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'kjempe' (kjem-). Secondary stress on the second syllable of 'institusjon' (ti-). Remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
kjem — Open syllable, stressed, onset cluster.. pe — Open syllable, unstressed.. in — Closed syllable, unstressed, onset single consonant.. sti — Open syllable, secondary stress, onset single consonant.. tu — Open syllable, unstressed, long vowel.. sjon — Closed syllable, unstressed, onset single consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'kjem-', 'in-').
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of the boundaries between the constituent morphemes.
- The 'pe' in 'kjempe' forms a syllable on its own, despite being a relatively short syllable.
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