sekstenhundretaltal
Syllables
sek-sten-hun-dretal-tal
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛkstənˌhʊndrəˌtɑːl/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
sekstenhundre + tal
The word 'sekstenhundretal' is divided into five syllables: sek-sten-hun-dretal-tal. Primary stress falls on 'sten'. The division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, typical for Nynorsk. It's a compound numeral composed of 'seksten', 'hundre', and 'tal'.
Definitions
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable, 'sten'. This is typical for numerals in Nynorsk. The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
sek — Open syllable, onset consonant /s/, vowel /ɛ/, coda null.. sten — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster /st/, vowel /ɛ/, coda consonant /n/.. hun — Open syllable, onset consonant /h/, vowel /ʊ/, coda null.. dretal — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster /dr/, vowel /ɛ/, coda consonant /l/.. tal — Open syllable, onset consonant /t/, vowel /ɑː/, coda null.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset Principle
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left as the sole element of a syllable if they can be part of an onset.
Consonant-Vowel (CV) Division
Syllables are divided between consonants and vowels where possible.
- Potential assimilation of /d/ to /t/ before /t/ in some dialects.
- Reduction of the 'e' in 'seksten' to /ə/ in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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