transsubstansiasjon
Syllables
trans-sub-stan-si-a-sjon
Pronunciation
/tran.sʉb.stan.si.a.ʃɔn/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
trans + substantia + siasjon
The word 'transubstansiasjon' is divided into six syllables based on Nynorsk phonological rules, prioritizing onset maximization and vowel separation. It's a Latin-derived noun with primary stress on the third syllable ('sub'). Syllabification is consistent with similar words in Nynorsk.
Definitions
- 1
The changing of one substance into another, especially in the Eucharist.
Transubstantiation
“Presten forklarte læra om transubstansiasjon.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sub'). Nynorsk stress is relatively weak, but 'sub' is slightly more prominent.
Syllables
trans — Open syllable, onset cluster 'tr'. sub — Open syllable, stressed. stan — Closed syllable, onset 'st'. si — Open syllable. a — Open syllable. sjon — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'sj'
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the following syllable if possible.
Vowel Sequence Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
- The word's Latin origin introduces some complexities, but Nynorsk phonology adapts it to its own rules.
- The 'sj' cluster is a common feature and doesn't pose a division problem.
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