portrettfotograf
Syllables
por-trett-fo-to-graf
Pronunciation
/ˈpɔrˌtrɛtːfɔtɔɡɾɑːf/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
portrett, foto + graf
The Nynorsk word 'portrettfotograf' is a compound noun syllabified as por-trett-fo-to-graf, with stress on the first syllable. It's formed from 'portrett', 'foto', and 'graf', following onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
A person who takes portraits.
Portrait photographer
“Han er ein dyktig portrettfotograf.”
“Portrettfotografen tok flotte bilete.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('por'). Nynorsk has a relatively weak stress system, but the first syllable of compound words is typically more prominent.
Syllables
por — Open syllable, stressed.. trett — Closed syllable, unstressed.. fo — Open syllable, unstressed.. to — Open syllable, unstressed.. graf — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to maximize the number of consonants in their onset.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound as its nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create pronounceable syllables.
- The double 't' in 'trett' is a common Nynorsk feature and doesn't affect syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel qualities but not syllable division.
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