tertiærperiode
Syllables
ter-ti-ær-pe-ri-o-de
Pronunciation
/tɛrˈtiæːrpɛrioːdə/
Stress
0110100
Morphemes
terti- + ær- + -periode
The word 'tertiærperiode' is divided into seven syllables based on Nynorsk phonological rules, prioritizing vowel sounds. Stress falls on the second syllable. The word is a compound noun of Latin origin, referring to the Tertiary geological period.
Definitions
- 1
The third period of time, specifically referring to the Tertiary Period in geological time.
Tertiary period
“Den tertiærperioden var preget av store klimaendringer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ti'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns.
Syllables
ter — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. ti — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure, primary stress.. ær — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure, long vowel.. pe — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. ri — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. o — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure, long vowel.. de — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are divided after each vowel sound when followed by one or more consonants.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open syllables.
- The 'ær' sequence is less common in native Nynorsk but acceptable due to Latin origin.
- Consonant clusters 'pr' and 'ri' are permissible and do not require syllable breaks.
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