territorialgrense
Syllables
ter-ri-to-ri-al-gren-se
Pronunciation
/tɛrːɪˈtɔːriˌɑːlˈɡrɛnːsə/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
territorial- + grense + -al
The word 'territorialgrense' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into seven syllables: ter-ri-to-ri-al-gren-se. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of 'territorial' and the first syllable of 'grense'. The division follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences, with no significant exceptions.
Definitions
- 1
A boundary defining a territory.
Territorial border/boundary
“Politiet bevoktet territorialgrensen.”
“Det er vanskelig å definere den nøyaktige territorialgrensen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of 'territorial' and the first syllable of 'grense'.
Syllables
ter — Open syllable, initial consonant.. ri — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. to — Open syllable, initial consonant.. ri — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. al — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. gren — Closed syllable, vowel followed by geminated consonant.. se — Open syllable, initial consonant.
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Maximize Onsets
Prioritize creating syllables with initial consonants.
Vowel Sequence Rule
Vowel sequences are generally divided to create open syllables.
- Gemination of 'n' in 'grense' is a common feature of Nynorsk.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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