koparnikkelmynt
Syllables
ko-par-nik-kel-mynt
Pronunciation
/ˈkɔpɑɾˌnɪkːəlˌmʏnt/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
kopa- + nikkel- + -mynt
The word 'koparnikkelmynt' is a compound noun meaning 'copper-nickel coin'. It is divided into five syllables: ko-par-nik-kel-mynt, with primary stress on 'nik'. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel break, typical for compound nouns.
Definitions
- 1
A coin made of copper and nickel.
Copper-nickel coin
“Han fann ein gamal koparnikkelmynt i lomma.”
“Koparnikkelmyntar er ikkje lenger i bruk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('nik'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
ko — Open syllable, onset consonant /k/, vowel /ɔ/.. par — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster /pɾ/, vowel /ɑ/.. nik — Closed syllable, onset consonant /n/, vowel /ɪ/, geminate consonant /kː/.. kel — Closed syllable, onset consonant /k/, vowel /ɛ/,.. mynt — Closed syllable, onset consonant /m/, vowel /ʏ/, consonant /nt/.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Nynorsk favors maximizing consonant clusters within the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Break
Syllables are generally divided around vowels.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonant clusters are organized by sonority, with more sonorous sounds closer to the vowel.
- The word is a compound noun, which is common in Nynorsk.
- The consonant cluster 'rn' is common and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
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