varetektscelle
The word 'varetektscelle' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, syllabified as va-re-tekts-cel-le. It consists of the roots 'varetekt' and 'celle' linked by the genitive marker 's'. Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'varetekt'. Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle and standard rules for compound nouns.
Definitions
- 1
A room or cell used for holding people in custody, typically before trial.
Remand cell, detention cell
“Han satt i varetektscelle i to uker.”
“Politiet undersøkte varetektscellen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'varetekt' (/ˈvɑːrə/). The remaining syllables are unstressed or receive secondary stress.
Syllables
va — Open syllable, onset consonant /v/, vowel /ɑː/.. re — Open syllable, onset consonant /r/, vowel /ə/.. tekts — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster /tɛk/, vowel /s/.. cel — Open syllable, onset consonant /s/, vowel /ɛl/.. le — Open syllable, onset consonant /lː/, vowel /ə/
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally split according to sonority, but simpler clusters are often kept together.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- Nynorsk has a relatively flexible syllable structure.
- The genitive 's' forms its own syllable in compound nouns.
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