nobelpriskandidat
Syllables
no-bel-pris-kan-di-dat
Pronunciation
/ˈnɔbɛlˌpɾɪskɑnɪdɑt/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
nobel + pris + kandidat
The word 'nobelpriskandidat' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: no-bel-pris-kan-di-dat. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('dat'). The word is composed of a prefix ('nobel'), a root ('pris'), and a suffix ('kandidat'). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel sequence resolution rules.
Definitions
- 1
A person nominated for a Nobel Prize.
Nobel Prize candidate
“Ho er ein nobelpriskandidat.”
“Lista over nobelpriskandidatar vart offentleggjord.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('dat'). Nynorsk typically stresses the second-to-last syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
no — Open syllable, containing a single vowel.. bel — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. pris — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. kan — Open syllable, containing a single vowel.. di — Open syllable, containing a single vowel.. dat — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant, and stressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Syllables are formed to maximize the number of consonants in the onset position.
Vowel Sequence Resolution
Vowel sequences are broken up into separate syllables unless they form a diphthong.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morpheme boundaries, but the standard Nynorsk syllabification rules apply consistently.
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