transistorradio
Syllables
trans-is-tor-ra-di-o
Pronunciation
/ˈtranˌsɪstɔrːaˌdiːo/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
transistor + radio
The word 'transistorradio' is divided into six syllables: trans-is-tor-ra-di-o. Stress falls on the 'is' syllable. It's a compound noun derived from English and Latin roots, following typical Nynorsk syllable division rules prioritizing open syllables and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
A radio that uses transistors.
Transistor radio
“Eg kjøpte ein ny transistorradio.”
“Han lytta til nyhende på transistorradioen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('is'). The stress pattern is typical for compound nouns in Nynorsk.
Syllables
trans — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'str'.. is — Closed syllable, stressed.. tor — Closed syllable, geminate 'r'.. ra — Open syllable.. di — Open syllable, long vowel.. o — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters like 'str' are maintained within the syllable onset.
Open Syllable Preference
Syllables tend to be open (CV) whenever possible, leading to divisions like 'ra' and 'di'.
Vowel-Centric Division
Syllables are generally centered around vowels, dictating the boundaries between syllables.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' (trill vs. approximant) do not affect syllable division.
- The geminate 'r' (double 'r') lengthens the sound but doesn't alter syllable boundaries.
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