sigøynarokester
Syllables
si-gøy-na-rok-es-ter
Pronunciation
/siˈɡøːynɑɾɔɾkɛstər/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
sigøynar + orkester
The word 'sigøynarorkester' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: si-gøy-na-rok-es-ter. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels. The word consists of a Romani-derived root and a French/Greek-derived suffix.
Definitions
- 1
An orchestra consisting of Romani musicians.
Romani orchestra
“Han spelte i eit sigøynarorkester.”
“Sigøynarorkesteret var kjent for sine livlege framføringar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('rok').
Syllables
si — Open syllable, initial syllable.. gøy — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.. na — Open syllable.. rok — Closed syllable, contains a flap 'r'.. es — Closed syllable.. ter — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel Division
Syllable boundaries typically occur before vowels.
- The 'g' can be pronounced as [ɣ] depending on dialect.
- The 'r' is often a flap [ɾ] in Nynorsk, potentially leading to assimilation in rapid speech.
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