kulturgjenstand
Syllables
kul-tur-gjen-stand
Pronunciation
/ˈkʉltʉrˌɡjɛnˌstɑn]/
Stress
1000
Morphemes
gjen- + kultur- + -stand
The word 'kulturgjenstand' is a compound noun in Nynorsk. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels. Stress falls on the first syllable of the root. The word consists of four syllables: kul-tur-gjen-stand.
Definitions
- 1
An object or artifact representing a particular culture.
Cultural artifact
“Dette er ein viktig kulturgjenstand.”
“Museet har mange gamle kulturgjenstandar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of the root word ('kul').
Syllables
kul — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tur — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. gjen — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant cluster.. stand — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept within the syllable to create a strong onset.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
- The 'gj' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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