presteordinasjon
Syllables
pre-ste-or-di-na-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈprɛstəˌɔrdiːnɑˌsjøːn/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
pre- + ord + -in-asjon
The word 'presteordinasjon' is a Nynorsk noun meaning 'ordination of a priest'. It is divided into six syllables: pre-ste-or-di-na-sjon, with primary stress on the third syllable. The word is composed of a Latin prefix, a Norse root, and several suffixes denoting nominalization and process. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
The act of ordaining a priest; the formal ceremony conferring priestly authority.
Ordination of a priest
“Presteordinasjonen var høytidelig.”
“Han deltok i presteordinasjonen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('or').
Syllables
pre — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. ste — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. or — Open syllable, stressed.. di — Open syllable, long vowel.. na — Open syllable, long vowel.. sjon — Closed syllable, ending in nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless part of a permissible cluster.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morpheme boundaries, but syllable division is based on phonetic realization.
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