livsforlengjande
Syllables
livs-for-leng-jan-de
Pronunciation
/livsfɔrˈlɛŋjɑnde/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
for- + livs-leng- + -jande
The word 'livsforlengjande' is divided into five syllables: livs-for-leng-jan-de. It's a compound adjective meaning 'life-extending', with stress on the penult. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. The morphemic breakdown reveals roots related to 'life' and 'length', combined with a prefix and a present participle suffix.
Definitions
- 1
Life-extending, life-prolonging
Life-extending
“Dette er eit livsforlengjande tiltak.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penult (second to last syllable: 'jan').
Syllables
livs — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. for — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. leng — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. jan — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant cluster.. de — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally placed at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Sequence
Vowels are typically separated into different syllables.
- The 'j' in 'jande' can be analyzed differently, but is generally treated as a consonant in Nynorsk.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may occur.
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