konkurranselaupar
Syllables
kon-kur-ran-se-lau-par
Pronunciation
/kɔnˈkʉrːɑnsəˈlɔːpɑr/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
konkurranse/laupar
The word 'konkurranselaupar' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: kon-kur-ran-se-lau-par. Stress falls on the third syllable ('ran'). The word is composed of the roots 'konkurranse' (competition) and 'laupar' (runner). Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
A person who participates in running competitions.
Competition runner
“Han er ein dyktig konkurranselaupar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ran'). Nynorsk typically stresses the first syllable of the root in compound words.
Syllables
kon — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a short vowel followed by a consonant.. kur — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a short vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ran — Closed syllable, stressed. Contains a short vowel followed by a consonant.. se — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a schwa vowel following a consonant.. lau — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a long vowel following a consonant.. par — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a short vowel followed by a consonant.
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are typically divided into separate syllables.
Syllable Weight
Open syllables (ending in a vowel) are preferred, but closed syllables (ending in a consonant) are also common.
- The pronunciation of the 'r' sound can vary regionally.
- The length of vowels before 'r' is affected by the following 'r'.
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