novellekonkurranse
Syllables
no-vel-le-kon-kur-ran-se
Pronunciation
/nɔˈvɛlːəˌkɔnːkʉˈrɑnsə/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
novelle + konkurranse
The word 'novellekonkurranse' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, syllabified as no-vel-le-kon-kur-ran-se. Stress falls on the third syllable ('kon'). It's composed of 'novelle' (novel) and 'konkurranse' (competition), both of French/Latin origin. Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle, favoring open syllables and avoiding complex clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A competition for short stories or novels.
Novel competition
“Ho vann førsteplassen i novellekonkurransen.”
“Mange unge forfattere deltok i novellekonkurransen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('kon'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns, where stress tends to fall on the root of the second element.
Syllables
no — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'ɔ'. Unstressed.. vel — Open syllable, onset 'v', rime 'ɛlː'. Unstressed. Geminate consonant.. le — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'ə'. Unstressed.. kon — Closed syllable, onset 'k', rime 'ɔnː'. Primary stressed syllable. Geminate consonant.. kur — Open syllable, onset 'k', rime 'ʉr'. Unstressed.. ran — Open syllable, onset 'r', rime 'ɑn'. Unstressed.. se — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'ə'. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Avoidance of Complex Onsets/Rimes
Nynorsk tends to avoid creating overly complex consonant clusters within a single syllable.
Open Syllable Preference
Where possible, syllables are formed as open syllables (CV).
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes, respecting the rules above.
- Geminate consonants (ll, rr, nn) are common and do not pose significant syllabification challenges.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter the core syllabification.
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