transcendental
Syllables
trans-cen-den-tal
Pronunciation
/transˈsɛndɛnˌtal/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
trans- + scend- + -ental
The word 'transcendental' is divided into four syllables: trans-cen-den-tal. Stress falls on 'den'. It's a loanword with a Latin root, and its syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and adhering to the penult stress pattern.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to a spiritual or non-physical realm; surpassing ordinary limits of experience.
Transcendental
“Han hadde ein transcendental oppleving.”
“Transcendental musikk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penult (second-to-last syllable: 'den').
Syllables
trans — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. cen — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. den — Closed, stressed syllable.. tal — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets whenever possible.
Closed Syllable
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Open Syllable
A syllable ending in a vowel is considered open.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the penult (second-to-last syllable).
- The word is a loanword, but its syllabification follows standard Nynorsk rules.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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