riesenʃnɑʊ̯zər
The word 'riesenschnauzer' is divided into five syllables: ri-e-sen-ʃnɑʊ̯-zər. Stress falls on the second syllable. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sounds, adapting the German pronunciation to Nynorsk phonology. It functions as a noun denoting a dog breed.
Definitions
- 1
A large breed of German dog with a distinctive beard and eyebrows.
Giant Schnauzer
“Han har ein riesenschnauzer.”
“Riesenschnauzeren er ein god vakthund.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('e').
Syllables
ri — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster permissible.. e — Open syllable, single vowel.. sen — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ʃnɑʊ̯ — Closed syllable, vowel preceded by consonant cluster.. zər — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally placed at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Closed vs. Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a consonant are closed; those ending in a vowel are open.
- The consonant cluster 'ʃn' is common in loanwords and doesn't disrupt syllabification.
- The diphthong 'ɑʊ̯' is a standard Nynorsk sound.
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