undervasskamera
Syllables
un-der-vas-ska-me-ra
Pronunciation
/ˈʊndərˌvɑsːkɑmɛrɑ/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
under + vass + kamera
The word 'undervasskamera' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: un-der-vas-ska-me-ra. Stress falls on the 'vas' syllable. It consists of the prefix 'under', the root 'vass' (water), and the root 'kamera' (camera). Syllabification follows the sonority principle and vowel-consonant division rules.
Definitions
- 1
A camera designed for use underwater.
Underwater camera
“Han tok flotte bilete med undervasskameraet.”
“Undervasskamera er viktig for marine forskarar.”
syn:Ubåtkamera
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'vas' syllable, the first syllable of the root 'vass'.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, initial syllable.. der — Open syllable, following the prefix.. vas — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, long vowel.. ska — Open syllable, part of the camera root.. me — Open syllable, part of the camera root.. ra — Open syllable, final syllable of the camera root.
Word Parts
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Sonority Principle
Maximizing onsets by placing consonants with the following vowel.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing between vowels and consonants where possible.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Breaking up consonant clusters to create permissible onsets.
- The double 's' in 'vass' indicates a long vowel sound.
- Nynorsk allows for both 'k' and 'c' to represent the /k/ sound, but 'k' is more common in native words.
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