sitronsommerfugl
Syllables
si-tron-som-mer-fugl
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪtrɔnsɔmːærˌfʉɡl/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
sitron, sommer, fugl
The word 'sitronsommerfugl' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, syllabified as si-tron-som-mer-fugl with primary stress on the first syllable. Syllabification follows onset maximization and avoidance of stranded consonants. The word is composed of three roots: 'sitron' (lemon), 'sommer' (summer), and 'fugl' (bird).
Definitions
- 1
A butterfly with lemon-colored markings.
Lemon butterfly
“Ein vakker sitronsommerfugl flaug forbi.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('si'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
si — Open syllable, stressed.. tron — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. som — Closed syllable.. mer — Closed syllable.. fugl — Closed syllable.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form a valid coda.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of individual root boundaries.
- No significant regional variations are expected to alter the syllabification.
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