terrakottafigur
Syllables
ter-ra-kot-ta-fi-gur
Pronunciation
/tɛrːaˈkɔtːaˌfiːɡʉr/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
terrakotta + figur
The word 'terrakottafigur' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, syllabified as 'ter-ra-kot-ta-fi-gur' with primary stress on 'kot'. It consists of the Italian root 'terrakotta' and the Norwegian suffix 'figur'. Syllable division follows the onset-rime principle and sonority sequencing, typical for Nynorsk.
Definitions
- 1
A figure made of terracotta.
Terracotta figure
“Ho samla på gamle terrakottafigurar.”
“Terrakottafiguren stod på hylla.”
syn:leirfigur
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('kot') within the 'terrakotta' element. Nynorsk generally stresses the penultimate syllable in words of this length and structure.
Syllables
ter — Open syllable, onset 't', rime 'er'. The 'r' is a rhotic consonant.. ra — Open syllable, onset 'r', rime 'a'. The 'r' is a rhotic consonant.. kot — Closed syllable, onset 'k', rime 'ot'. Primary stressed syllable.. ta — Open syllable, onset 't', rime 'a'.. fi — Open syllable, onset 'f', rime 'i'. Long vowel.. gur — Closed syllable, onset 'g', rime 'ur'. The 'r' is a rhotic consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonant clusters are broken down based on sonority, with more sonorous sounds tending to be syllable nuclei.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are generally syllabified as separate units, but with consideration for overall stress patterns.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /ʉ/.
- The influence of double consonants on syllable weight.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of stress placement.
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