matvarekunnskap
Syllables
ma-tva-re-kun-nskap
Pronunciation
/mɑtˈvɑːrəˌkʊnːskɑp/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
mat, vare, kunn + skap
The word 'matvarekunnskap' is divided into five syllables: ma-tva-re-kun-nskap. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is a compound noun formed from Old Norse roots, with the suffix '-skap' indicating a state or condition. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Knowledge about food and groceries; food science.
Food knowledge, food science
“Ho har god matvarekunnskap.”
“Matvarekunnskap er viktig for å lage sunn mat.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (-skap).
Syllables
ma — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tva — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. re — Open syllable, consonant followed by schwa.. kun — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant, geminated vowel.. nskap — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to vowel sequences.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after vowels followed by consonants.
- Potential elision of 'r' in 'vare' in rapid speech, but doesn't affect syllabification.
- Gemination of 'n' in 'kunn-' is standard Nynorsk.
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