varmluftsballong
Syllables
var-m-lufts-bal-long
Pronunciation
/ˈvɑrmˌlʉftsbɑlːɔŋ/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
varme + luft + ballong
The word 'varmluftsballong' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: var-m-lufts-bal-long. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('bal'). The division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules, typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Definitions
- 1
A large balloon filled with heated air, used for flight.
Hot air balloon
“Ho drøymde om å flyga i ei varmluftsballong.”
“Varmluftsballongen steg sakte mot himmelen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'bal', indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
var — Open syllable, onset consonant 'v', vowel nucleus 'a', coda 'r'.. m-lufts — Closed syllable, complex onset 'ml', vowel nucleus 'u', coda 'fts'.. bal — Open syllable, onset consonant 'b', vowel nucleus 'a', coda 'l'.. long — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'l', vowel nucleus 'ɔ', coda 'ŋ'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable to maximize complexity.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound as its nucleus.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are divided between their constituent parts, respecting onset maximization.
- The linking 's' is not a separate syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel length may occur.
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