konkursgjenganger
Syllables
kon-kurs-gjeng-an-ger
Pronunciation
/ˈkɔn.kʊrs.ˈɡjɛŋ.ɡɑn.ɡər/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
gjeng + konkurs + anger
The word 'konkursgjenganger' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: kon-kurs-gjeng-an-ger. It consists of the root 'konkurs' (bankruptcy), the prefix 'gjeng-' (repeatedly), and the suffix '-anger' (person). Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gjeng'). Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and separating vowels.
Definitions
- 1
A person who repeatedly goes bankrupt.
Bankruptcy repeater
“Han er ein konkursgjenganger.”
“Ho er ein notorisk konkursgjenganger.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gjeng'). Nynorsk typically stresses the first syllable of the root in compound nouns, but in this case, the prefix 'gjeng' receives the stress.
Syllables
kon — Open syllable, initial syllable, unstressed.. kurs — Closed syllable, part of the root, unstressed.. gjeng — Closed syllable, prefix, primary stress.. an — Open syllable, part of the suffix, unstressed.. ger — Closed syllable, part of the suffix, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters like 'gj' and 'ng' are kept together at the beginning of a syllable to form a valid onset.
Vowel Separation
Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable, unless part of a diphthong.
Stress Placement
Primary stress typically falls on the first syllable of the root word in compound nouns, but can be influenced by prefixes.
- The 'gj' and 'ng' clusters are treated as single onsets/codas.
- Stress placement can be influenced by the prefix 'gjeng-', overriding the typical root-first stress rule.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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