uskuldstilstand
The word 'uskuldstilstand' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: us-kuld-stil-stand. Stress falls on the second syllable ('skuld'). The morphemes derive from Old Norse roots, and the syllable division follows standard Nynorsk rules maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('skuld').
Syllables
us — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. kuld — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. stil — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. stand — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally maintained at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowels followed by consonants.
- The 'ld' cluster in 'kuld' could theoretically be analyzed differently, but the current division is standard.
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