rullesteinssand
Syllables
rull-es-tein-ssand
Pronunciation
/rʉlːəˈstæɪnːsɑn/
Stress
1000
Morphemes
rull- + estein- + -ssand
The word 'rullesteinssand' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: rull-es-tein-ssand. Stress falls on the first syllable. It's composed of morphemes relating to rolling, stone, and sand, linked by a genitive marker. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
A type of sand composed of rounded pebbles or small stones.
Pebble sand, shingle sand
“Vi fann mange rullesteinssand på stranda.”
“Rullesteinssand er godt for drenering.”
ant:finkornsand
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('rull-'). Nynorsk typically stresses the first syllable of compound nouns.
Syllables
rull — Open syllable, stressed, containing a long vowel and a liquid consonant.. es — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a fricative consonant.. tein — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong and a nasal consonant.. ssand — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a fricative consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'rull-').
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Sounds are ordered within a syllable according to their sonority (loudness).
- Double consonants (ll, ss, nn) affect syllable weight.
- The genitive linking '-s-' can sometimes be elided in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel qualities may exist.
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