sigøyneroverhode
Syllables
si-gøy-ner-o-ver-ho-de
Pronunciation
/siˈɡøːjn̩ˌɔvərˌhɔːdə/
Stress
0100100
Morphemes
over- + sigøyner- + hode
The word 'sigøyneroverhode' is a compound noun meaning 'chief of the Roma people'. It is divided into seven syllables: si-gøy-ner-o-ver-ho-de, with primary stress on 'gøy'. The morphemes are 'sigøyner-' (Roma people), 'over-' (chief), and 'hode' (head). Syllable division follows the vowel peak principle and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Chief or leader of the Roma people.
Chief of the Roma people
“Sigøyneroverhodet tok imot gjestene.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('gøy'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
si — Open syllable, containing a single vowel.. gøy — Syllable containing a diphthong. Primary stress.. ner — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. o — Open syllable, containing a single vowel.. ver — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. ho — Open syllable, containing a single vowel.. de — Open syllable, containing a single vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Compound Word Rule
Syllable division in compound words follows the rules for individual morphemes.
- The 'øy' diphthong is a stable unit and doesn't typically cause syllable division issues.
- Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation might affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
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