sirkeldefinisjon
Syllables
sir-kel-de-fi-ni-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈsir.kəl.de.fi.ni.sjɔn/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
sirkeldefinisjon + null
The word 'sirkeldefinisjon' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: sir-kel-de-fi-ni-sjon. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The word originates from Latin roots and describes a circular definition.
Definitions
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A circular definition
circular definition
“Han ga ein sirkeldefinisjon av begrepet.”
“Det er ein sirkeldefinisjon som ikkje forklarar noko.”
syn:rundskriv
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ni').
Syllables
sir — Open syllable, onset consonant.. kel — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant rhyme.. de — Open syllable, onset consonant.. fi — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ni — Open syllable, onset consonant.. sjon — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant rhyme.
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are preferred as onsets of syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Vowels followed by consonants typically form a syllable boundary.
- Nynorsk allows for relatively free consonant clusters. Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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