supertungvektar
Syllables
su-per-tung-vek-tar
Pronunciation
/ˈsuːpərˌtʊŋvɛktɑr/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
super- + tung- + -ar
The word 'supertungvektar' is divided into five syllables: su-per-tung-vek-tar. It's a compound noun with Latin and Old Norse roots, and the primary stress falls on the final syllable. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A super heavyweight (person or thing).
Super heavyweight
“Han er ein supertungvektar i boksing.”
syn:Tungvektsutøvarant:Lettvektsutøvar
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable, 'tar'.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel-final.. per — Open syllable, vowel-final.. tung — Closed syllable, ending in 'ng' consonant cluster.. vek — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant.. tar — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant, primary stress.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllables are formed to include as many initial consonants as possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the beginning of a syllable without a preceding vowel.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- Nynorsk allows for relatively free compounding.
- Regional variations in vowel quality and 'r' pronunciation are possible but do not affect syllable division.
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