ungdomskjærast
Syllables
ung-doms-kjæ-rast
Pronunciation
/ˈʊŋːdɔmsˌçæːrˌast/
Stress
0 1 0 0
Morphemes
ungdoms- + kjær- + -ast
The word 'ungdomskjærast' is divided into four syllables: ung-doms-kjæ-rast. It's a compound noun with a genitive attribute and a superlative suffix. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel-consonant structure.
Definitions
- 1
The youngest sweetheart or lover.
Youngest sweetheart/lover
“Han var ungdomskjærasten hennar.”
“Ho er ungdomskjærast i bygda.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'kjæ-'. Nynorsk generally stresses the penultimate syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
ung — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. doms — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. kjæ — Open syllable, 'kj' as a single onset.. rast — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'st' as coda.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maintained in the onset as long as pronounceability allows.
Vowel-Consonant Syllable Division
A vowel followed by consonant(s) generally forms a syllable.
- The 'kj' cluster can be pronounced as /ʃæː/ in some dialects, but syllable division remains consistent.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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