verdensreligjon
The word 'verdensreligion' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, syllabified as ver-dens-re-li-gjon. It consists of the morphemes 'verden' (world) and 'religion' (religion), with primary stress on the first syllable ('ver'). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles.
Definitions
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A religion that is practiced globally or has a significant worldwide following.
World religion
“Kristendommen er ei av verdas største verdensreligionar.”
“Studiet av verdensreligion fokuserer på likskapane og skilnadane mellom ulike tru.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ver'). Secondary stress on the second syllable of 'religion' ('li').
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, stressed.. dens — Closed syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, secondary stress.. li — Open syllable, secondary stress.. gjon — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Nynorsk favors keeping consonant clusters together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'vr' in 'ver').
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'g' in 'religion' (/ɡ/ or /ɣ/).
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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