småguttespeller
Syllables
små-gut-tes-pel-ler
Pronunciation
/smɔːˈɡʉtːəˌspɛlːər/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
små- + gutte- + -speller
The word 'småguttespeller' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: små-gut-tes-pel-ler. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pel'). The word consists of a diminutive prefix 'små-', a root 'gutte-' meaning 'boy', and a suffix '-speller' denoting someone who plays or tells stories. Syllable division follows the principles of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'pel'. The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk nouns.
Syllables
små — Open syllable, containing a long vowel /ɔː/.. gut — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel /ʉː/ and a final consonant /t/.. tes — Open syllable, containing a short vowel /ɛ/.. pel — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel /ɛː/ and a final consonant /l/.. ler — Open syllable, containing a short vowel /ə/.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are prioritized as onsets (e.g., 'sp' in 'speller').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left stranded at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
- The 'll' cluster is generally treated as part of the following syllable's onset in modern Nynorsk.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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