startintervall
The word 'startintervall' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: star-tin-ter-vall. Stress falls on the first syllable ('star'). The word is formed from the Germanic prefix 'start' and the Latin-derived root 'intervall'. Syllable division follows vowel nucleus and consonant coda rules, avoiding complex cluster breaks.
Definitions
- 1
A period of time or space between starting points or events.
Starting interval
“Det er eit kort startintervall mellom kvar gong toget går.”
“Vi må ha eit lengre startintervall for å sikre at alt er klart.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('star').
Syllables
star — Open syllable, stressed.. tin — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.. vall — Closed syllable, unstressed, geminate consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Consonants cluster around the vowel.
Consonant Coda Rule
Consonants following a vowel form a syllable coda.
Avoidance of Complex Clusters
Syllable division avoids breaking up complex consonant clusters unless necessary for pronunciation.
- The retroflex 'r' sound in Nynorsk.
- The geminate consonant 'll' affecting syllable weight.
- Regional variations in vowel quality.
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