krigsavvergende
Syllables
krigs-av-ver-gen-de
Pronunciation
/ˈkriːɡsˌavːɛrɡən̪dɛ/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
krigs- + verge- + -nde
The word 'krigsavvergende' is a compound adjective in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: krigs-av-ver-gen-de. Stress falls on the first syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'krigs-', the root 'verge-', and the suffix '-nde', indicating an action that averts war. Syllable division follows onset maximization and avoidance of stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Working to prevent war or conflict.
War-averting, peace-promoting
“En krigsavvergende politikk”
“Han var en krigsavvergende leder”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('krigs').
Syllables
krigs — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'kr', stressed.. av — Open syllable, simple onset and coda.. ver — Open syllable, onset 'v', coda 'r'. gen — Closed syllable, onset 'g', coda 'n'. de — Open syllable, simple onset and coda.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of each syllable.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Avoiding leaving single consonants at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
- The 'vr' consonant cluster can be pronounced with varying degrees of reduction in some dialects.
- Vowel length can vary slightly depending on dialect.
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