konsannantlengde
The word 'konsonantlengde' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: kon-san-nant-leng-de. Stress falls on the third syllable ('nant'). Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, with the geminate consonant /nː/ playing a crucial role.
Definitions
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The duration or length of a consonant sound.
Consonant length
“Konsonantlengde er viktig i norsk fonologi.”
“Forskjellen i konsonantlengde kan endre betydningen av et ord.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nant'). This is typical for Nynorsk, influenced by compound structure.
Syllables
kon — Open syllable, onset 'k', nucleus 'o', coda 'n'. san — Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'a', coda 'n'. nant — Closed syllable, onset 'n', nucleus 'a', coda 'nt'. Geminate 'n' present.. leng — Closed syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'e', coda 'ng'. de — Open syllable, onset 'd', nucleus 'e'
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Syllables are formed to include as many consonants as possible in the onset position.
Avoiding Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the beginning of a syllable without a preceding vowel.
- The geminate consonant /nː/ influences the syllable structure and must be maintained.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not affect the core syllabification.
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