romerskkatolsk
The word *romersk-katolsk* is a compound adjective in Nynorsk. Syllable division follows onset maximization and the vowel peak principle, resulting in the division *ro-mer-sk-ka-tol-sk*. Stress falls on the first syllable of the 'katolsk' component. The word is derived from Latin and Greek roots and describes something related to the Roman Catholic Church.
Definitions
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Relating to the Roman Catholic Church.
Roman Catholic
“ein romersk-katolsk kyrkje”
“romersk-katolske tradisjonar”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of the 'katolsk' component ('ka-'). The 'romersk' component is unstressed.
Syllables
ro — Open syllable, vowel is /ɔ/, onset is /ɾ/.. mer — Closed syllable, vowel is /ɛ/, onset is /m/, coda is /ɾ/.. sk — Closed syllable, vowel is absent, onset is /s/, coda is /k/.. ka — Open syllable, vowel is /ɑ/, onset is /k/.. tol — Open syllable, vowel is /ɔ/, onset is /t/.. sk — Closed syllable, vowel is absent, onset is /s/, coda is /k/.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonants are included in the onset of the syllable as long as they form a permissible cluster in Nynorsk.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Hyphenated compounds are treated as sequences of individual words for syllabification.
- The hyphenated structure requires careful consideration, but does not alter the fundamental syllable division rules.
- Regional variations in vowel quality might exist, but do not affect the syllable boundaries.
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