spaningsavsnitt
Syllables
spa-nings-av-snitt
Pronunciation
/ˈspɑːnɪŋsˌavsnɪtː/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
av + spaning + s-avsnitt
The word 'spaningsavsnitt' is divided into four syllables: spa-nings-av-snitt. The primary stress falls on 'nings'. It's a compound noun formed from 'spaning', 'av', and 'snitt', meaning 'tension section'. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
A section or part characterized by tension or excitement.
Tension section
“Filmen hadde eit intenst spaningsavsnitt.”
“Boka inneheldt fleire spaningsavsnitt som heldt meg våken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('nings'). Nynorsk typically stresses the penultimate syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
spa — Open syllable, onset with /sp/ cluster, nucleus /ɑː/.. nings — Closed syllable, onset /n/, nucleus /ɪ/, coda /ŋs/. Primary stressed syllable.. av — Open syllable, onset /a/, nucleus /v/.. snitt — Closed syllable, onset /sn/, nucleus /ɪ/, coda /tː/. Geminate consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters (sp, sn) are kept together at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Sequences
Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable, although this is less relevant in this specific word.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus.
- The 'ng' cluster is a common feature of Nynorsk and doesn't present a significant challenge.
- The geminate consonant 'tt' at the end of the word is standard and doesn't affect syllabification.
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