personnamnleksikon
Syllables
per-son-namn-lek-si-kon
Pronunciation
/ˈpæɾsɔnˌnɑmnˌlɛksikɔn/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
person- + namn- + leksikon
The word 'personnamnleksikon' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: per-son-namn-lek-si-kon. Primary stress falls on the first syllable. The word is composed of Latin, Old Norse, and Greek roots. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
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A dictionary of personal names.
Dictionary of personal names
“Ho fann namnet i eit personnamnleksikon.”
syn:Namneordbok
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('per'). Secondary stress is present on the third syllable ('namn').
Syllables
per — Open syllable, onset 'p', nucleus 'æ', coda 'ɾ'. Stressed.. son — Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'ɔ', coda 'n'.. namn — Open syllable, onset 'n', nucleus 'ɑ', coda 'mn'.. lek — Open syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'ɛ', coda 'k'.. si — Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'i'.. kon — Open syllable, onset 'k', nucleus 'ɔ', coda 'n'.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Break
Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a permissible cluster.
- The 'mn' cluster is a potential edge case, but standard pronunciation retains both consonants within the same syllable.
- Regional variations might simplify the 'mn' cluster, but this is not standard.
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