nedgangsperiode
Syllables
ned-gangs-pe-ri-o-de
Pronunciation
/nɛdˈɡɑŋːsˌpæɾiˈoːdə/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
ned + gang + speriode
The word 'nedgangsperiode' is syllabified as ned-gangs-pe-ri-o-de, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a noun composed of a prefix 'ned', root 'gang', and suffix 'speriode'. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
A period of decline or downturn.
Period of decline
“Økonomien opplevde ein lang nedgangsperiode.”
“Etter nedgangsperioden byrja selskapet å tene pengar att.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('o' in 'periode'). The 'ned' syllable receives a weak stress.
Syllables
ned — Open syllable, initial consonant, stressed (weakly).. gangs — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, long vowel.. pe — Open syllable, stressed.. ri — Open syllable, unstressed.. o — Open syllable, long vowel, stressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters like 'ng' are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Sequences
Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable, as seen in 'pe-ri-o-de'.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables tend to follow a sonority hierarchy, with vowels being more sonorous than consonants.
- The 'ng' cluster is a common onset and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
- The double 'g' in 'gang' represents a long /ɡ/ sound, which is standard in Nynorsk.
- Regional variations in vowel quality are minor and don't significantly affect syllabification.
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