utryddelseskrig
The word 'utryddelseskrig' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: u-tryd-del-se-skrig. Primary stress falls on 'tryd'. The morphemic breakdown reveals Old Norse origins for its components. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A war of extermination; a war aimed at completely destroying the enemy.
War of extermination
“Andre verdskrig var ein utryddelseskrig.”
“Han frykta ein utryddelseskrig i Midt-Austen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('tryd'). Secondary stress on the third syllable ('del').
Syllables
u — Open syllable, vowel onset. Unstressed.. tryd — Closed syllable, consonant onset. Primary stressed syllable.. del — Closed syllable, consonant onset. Secondary stressed syllable.. se — Open syllable, consonant onset. Unstressed.. skrig — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are typically divided around vowel sounds.
- The 'sk' cluster is a common onset and doesn't present a significant challenge.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter the syllable division.
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