krokodilleskinn
The word 'krokodilleskinn' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: kro-ko-dil-le-skinn. Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kro-'). Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and maintaining consonant clusters. The word consists of two roots: 'krokodille' and 'skinn'.
Definitions
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Skin of a crocodile.
Crocodile skin
“Ho kjøpte ei veske av krokodilleskinn.”
“Krokodilleskinn er eit dyrt materiale.”
syn:krokodillehud
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'krokodille' ('kro-'). The second syllable of 'krokodille' and the first syllable of 'skinn' receive secondary stress.
Syllables
kro — Open syllable, stressed, onset consonant cluster.. ko — Open syllable, unstressed.. dil — Closed syllable, unstressed, long consonant.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.. skinn — Closed syllable, secondary stress, long consonant.
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus (vowel).
- Double consonants 'll' and 'nn' are retained within syllables due to Nynorsk preference for maintaining consonant clusters.
- Regional variations in vowel quality and consonant cluster realization may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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