originalinstrument
Syllables
o-ri-gi-nal-in-stru-ment
Pronunciation
/ʊˈriːɡɪnalɪnstrʊmɛnt/
Stress
0100000
Morphemes
original + instrument
The word 'originalinstrument' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into seven syllables: o-ri-gi-nal-in-stru-ment. Stress falls on the second syllable of 'original'. It's formed from the Latin-derived roots 'original' and 'instrument', functioning as an adjective and noun respectively. Syllable division follows the onset-rime principle and avoids breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
An instrument that is original, not a copy or imitation.
Original instrument
“Han spelte på eit originalinstrument.”
“Museet har ei samling av originalinstrument frå 1700-talet.”
ant:Kopinstrument
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'original' (/ˈriː/). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
o — Open syllable, unstressed.. ri — Open syllable, primary stressed.. gi — Open syllable, unstressed.. nal — Closed syllable, unstressed.. in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. stru — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ment — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel sound (the rime), preceded by any consonants (the onset).
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
Vowel-Based Division
Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
- Nynorsk orthography is relatively consistent, minimizing exceptions.
- Regional pronunciation variations might subtly affect perceived syllable boundaries, but the written division remains consistent.
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