underarmsskott
The word 'underarmsskott' is a compound noun in Nynorsk. It is divided into five syllables: un-der-arm-ss-kott. Stress falls on the second syllable. The syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and dividing after each vowel-consonant sequence. The morphemes are 'under-', 'arm-', and '-sskott'.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('der'), which is the first syllable of the root 'arm'.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. der — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. arm — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. ss — Open syllable, geminate consonant followed by a vowel.. kott — Closed syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant cluster.
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Maximize Onsets
Syllables are formed to maximize the number of consonants in the onset position.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are divided after each vowel when followed by a consonant.
- The 'ssk' cluster is a common onset and doesn't affect syllabification.
- Geminate consonants ('tt') do not influence syllable division.
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