kjernekraftverk
The Nynorsk word 'kjernekraftverk' (nuclear power plant) is divided into four syllables: kjer-ne-kraft-verk, with stress on the first syllable. It's a compound noun built from three morphemes, and its syllabification follows standard Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
A facility that generates electricity from nuclear fission.
Nuclear power plant
“Det er eit kjernekraftverk i Frankrike.”
“Tryggleiken ved kjernekraftverk er viktig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kjer'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
kjer — Closed syllable, stressed. Contains a palatal plosive cluster.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed. Simple vowel-consonant structure.. kraft — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a consonant cluster and a long vowel.. verk — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a consonant cluster.
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets whenever possible (e.g., 'kj', 'kr', 'v').
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants are ordered by sonority within the onset and coda.
- The 'kj' cluster is treated as a single onset. Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation do not affect syllable division.
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