revolverjornalistikk
Syllables
re-vol-ver-jo-rna-list-ikk
Pronunciation
/rɛvɔlvɛrˌjɔːrnɑˈlɪstɪkː/
Stress
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Morphemes
revolver, journalist + -ikk
The word 'revolverjournalistikk' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into seven syllables: re-vol-ver-jo-rna-list-ikk. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-ist'). The word is formed from the roots 'revolver' and 'journalist' with the suffix '-ikk'. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing vowel centering and onset maximization.
Definitions
- 1
Investigative journalism, often characterized by in-depth reporting and uncovering hidden information.
Investigative journalism
“Revolverjournalistikk har avslørt korrupsjon i flere kommuner.”
“Hun er en erfaren utøver av revolverjournalistikk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-ist'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel 'e'.. vol — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'v', vowel 'o', coda consonant 'l'.. ver — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'v', vowel 'e', coda consonant 'r'.. jo — Open syllable, onset glide 'j', vowel 'o'.. rna — Open syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel 'a'.. list — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'l', vowel 'i', coda consonant 'st'.. ikk — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'i', vowel 'i', coda consonant 'k'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets whenever possible (e.g., 'rv' in 'revolver').
Vowel Centering
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Avoidance of Lone Consonants
Consonants are generally not left as syllable-initial elements unless they are part of a permissible cluster.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound (retroflex 'r' in some dialects) do not affect syllabification.
- The consonant cluster 'rv' is permissible in Nynorsk, though it can be challenging for some speakers.
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