spanskamerikansk
Syllables
span-sk-a-me-ri-kansk
Pronunciation
/ˈspɑnsk ɑmɛriˈkɑnsk/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
spansk- + amerik- + -ansk
The word 'spansk-amerikansk' is a compound adjective divided into six syllables: span-sk-a-me-ri-kansk. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'spansk-', root 'amerik-', and suffix '-ansk'. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and vowel initiation.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to both Spain and America; of Spanish-American origin or character.
Spanish-American
“Den spansk-amerikanske krigen”
“Han har en spansk-amerikansk bakgrunn”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('kansk').
Syllables
span — Open syllable, vowel initiates the syllable.. sk — Closed syllable, consonant cluster permissible as coda.. a — Open syllable, vowel initiates the syllable.. me — Open syllable, vowel initiates the syllable.. ri — Open syllable, vowel initiates the syllable.. kansk — Closed syllable, consonant cluster permissible as coda.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables where permissible.
Vowel Initiation
Each vowel initiates a new syllable.
- The hyphenated nature of the compound influences natural pausing but doesn't dictate syllable division.
- Potential regional variations in vowel quality.
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