trefoldighetsfest
Syllables
tre-fol-di-ghets-fest
Pronunciation
/trɛˈfɔldɪˌɣɛtsfɛst/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
tre- + foldighets- + -fest
The word 'trefoldighetsfest' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: tre-fol-di-ghets-fest. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('di'). It consists of the prefix 'tre-', the root 'foldighets-', and the suffix '-fest'. Syllabification follows the vowel peak principle and allows for consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A religious festival celebrating the Holy Trinity.
Trinity Festival
“Vi feira trefoldighetsfest i kyrkja.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('di'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns, with stress on the root syllable.
Syllables
tre — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a short vowel.. fol — Open syllable, contains a short vowel.. di — Open syllable, stressed syllable, contains a short vowel.. ghets — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. fest — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Stress-Timing Rule
Stress tends to fall on the root syllable in compound nouns.
- The velar fricative /ɣ/ does not affect syllabification.
- The 'ld' consonant cluster is permissible in Nynorsk and doesn't require syllable division.
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