stjernevrimmel
The word 'stjernevrimmel' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: stjer-ne-vrim-mel. Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and codas, and avoiding stranded consonants. The word means 'starry sky'.
Definitions
- 1
A multitude of stars; a starry sky.
Starry sky
“Vi så en vakker stjernevrimmel over fjellet.”
“Stjernevrimmelen lyste opp natten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('stjer-'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
stjer — Onset cluster 'stj', long vowel 'æː', stressed syllable.. ne — Vowel-initial syllable, unstressed.. vrim — Onset cluster 'vr', short vowel 'i'.. mel — Coda consonant 'l', unstressed.
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Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters like 'stj' and 'vr' are maintained as part of the onset of the syllable.
Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables beginning with vowels are separated.
Coda Consonant
Consonants at the end of a syllable are maintained as part of the coda.
- The 'vrim' syllable could theoretically be divided as 'vri-mel', but the current division is more common and reflects natural pronunciation.
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