tennisentusiast
Syllables
ten-nis-en-tu-si-ast
Pronunciation
/ˈtɛnːɪsˌɛntʊˈsɪast/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
tennis + entusiast
The word 'tennisentusiast' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: ten-nis-en-tu-si-ast. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('nis'). It consists of the root 'tennis' and the suffix '-entusiast'. Syllabification follows the vowel peak principle and allows for permissible consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A person who is enthusiastic about tennis.
Tennis enthusiast
“Han er ein stor tennisentusiast.”
“Ho er ein lidenskapleg tennisentusiast.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('nis'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
ten — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Initial consonant.. nis — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel. Primary stressed syllable.. en — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. tu — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. si — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. ast — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel. Final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained unless exceptionally complex.
Compound Word Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the second element of a compound noun.
- The double 'n' in 'tennis' is a common feature and doesn't affect syllabification.
- The 'st' cluster at the end of 'entusiast' is permissible and doesn't require separation.
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