syttenhundrettal
Syllables
syt-ten-hun-dret-tal
Pronunciation
/ˈsʏtːənˌhʊnːdrəˌtɑːl/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
sytti + hundre + tal
The word *syttenhundretal* is a compound noun meaning 'eighteenth century'. It is divided into five syllables: syt-ten-hun-dret-tal, with primary stress on 'hun'. The syllable division follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements. It shares a consistent syllable structure and stress pattern with other numeral-decade nouns.
Definitions
- 1
The 1700s, the eighteenth century.
Eighteenth century
“Handel med Kina auka i syttenhundretal.”
“Mange store forfattarar levde i syttenhundretal.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'hun'. The first syllable 'syt' and the last syllable 'tal' are also relatively prominent, but less so than 'hun'.
Syllables
syt — Open syllable, initial consonant, stressed vowel.. ten — Open syllable, vowel reduction possible.. hun — Open syllable, stressed vowel.. dret — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. tal — Open syllable, stressed vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Nynorsk favors keeping consonant clusters together in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'dret'.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel, ensuring clear syllable boundaries.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Sounds within a syllable generally increase in sonority towards the nucleus.
- Compound noun structure requires consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of Nynorsk pronunciation.
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