komposisjonsvokal
Syllables
ko-mpo-si-sjons-vo-kal
Pronunciation
/kɔmˈpɔsɪʃɔnsvɔːkɑl/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
komposisjon- + vokal + -s-
The word 'komposisjonsvokal' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: ko-mpo-si-sjons-vo-kal. Stress falls on the second syllable. It's composed of the Latin-derived 'komposisjon-' and the Old Norse 'vokal', linked by a genitive morpheme '-s-'. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and codas, treating 'sj' as a single phoneme.
Definitions
- 1
A vowel that is part of a compound word, often influencing pronunciation or meaning.
Compound vowel
“I ordet 'bokhandel' er 'o' ein komposisjonsvokal.”
“The 'o' in 'bookstore' is a compound vowel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('si'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root, but in compounds, the stress can shift slightly.
Syllables
ko — Open syllable, simple vowel sound.. mpo — Closed syllable, primary stress.. si — Open syllable, short vowel.. sjons — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'sj' in onset.. vo — Open syllable, long vowel.. kal — Closed syllable, simple vowel sound.
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Maximize Onset
Syllables attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset.
Maximize Coda
Syllables attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the coda, within phonotactic constraints.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Clusters
Norwegian allows consonant clusters in both onsets and codas, subject to phonotactic rules.
- The 'sj' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification purposes.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they wouldn't significantly alter the syllable division.
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