sifferindikator
The word 'sifferindikator' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: sif-fer-in-di-ka-tor. Stress falls on the second syllable. The division follows onset maximization and vowel break rules. It's morphologically composed of 'siffer' and 'indikator', both with foreign origins.
Definitions
- 1
A device or display showing digits.
Digit indicator
“Han brukte ein sifferindikator på kalkulatoren.”
“Sifferindikatoren viste feil tal.”
syn:talindikator
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('fer'). This is typical for Nynorsk words of this length.
Syllables
sif — Open syllable, initial consonant, stressed vowel.. fer — Closed syllable, final consonant.. in — Closed syllable, initial consonant.. di — Open syllable, initial consonant.. ka — Open syllable, stressed vowel.. tor — Closed syllable, final consonant.
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus generally forms a separate syllable.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables tend to follow a sonority hierarchy.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation (retroflexion) do not affect syllable division.
- The word is a compound noun, but the syllable division rules apply consistently.
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