medaljekandidat
Syllables
me-dal-je-kan-di-dat
Pronunciation
/meˈdɑːlʲeˌkɑnːdiːdɑt/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
medalje, kandi + dat
The word 'medaljekandidat' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: me-dal-je-kan-di-dat. Stress falls on the second syllable. It's composed of two roots (medalje, kandi) and a suffix (-dat). Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A person who is a potential winner of a medal.
Medal candidate
“Han er ein sterk medaljekandidat i skiskyting.”
“Ho vart rekna som ein medaljekandidat før meisterskapen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('dal').
Syllables
me — Open syllable, containing a single vowel.. dal — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. je — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a palatal approximant.. kan — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a nasal consonant.. di — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. dat — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onset
Consonants are preferred to begin a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable.
Vowel-centric
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation do not affect syllabification.
- The 'j' sound is a palatal approximant, which doesn't create unusual syllable boundaries.
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