supertungvekter
Syllables
su-per-tung-vek-ter
Pronunciation
/ˈsuːpərˌtʊŋveːktər/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
super- + tung- + -er
The word 'supertungvekter' is divided into five syllables: su-per-tung-vek-ter. Stress falls on the final syllable 'ter'. It's a compound noun formed from a Latin prefix, Old Norse roots, and a Nynorsk suffix. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A very heavyweight person, typically a boxer or wrestler.
Super heavyweight
“Han er ein kjend supertungvekter i boksing.”
syn:Tungvektsutøvarant:Lettvektsutøvar
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable, 'ter'. The 'per' syllable receives secondary stress.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable.. per — Closed syllable, contains a schwa.. tung — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. vek — Closed syllable.. ter — Closed syllable, final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables whenever possible (e.g., 'per', 'vek').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable.
Final Syllable Stress
In compound nouns, stress typically falls on the final syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
- The 't' in 'tungvekter' could theoretically create a syllable boundary, but Nynorsk favors keeping consonant clusters intact.
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