verkstedmaskin
The word 'verkstedmaskin' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: verk-sted-mas-kin. Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows the sonority principle and Nynorsk's preference for open syllables. The word is composed of two roots: 'verksted' (workshop) and 'maskin' (machine).
Definitions
- 1
A machine used in a workshop.
Workshop machine
“Han reparerte verkstedmaskinen.”
“Verkstedmaskinen var gammel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('verk'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of a word.
Syllables
verk — Open syllable, stressed.. sted — Open syllable, unstressed.. mas — Open syllable, unstressed.. kin — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Sonority Principle
Syllables are divided to maximize onsets and respect permissible consonant clusters.
Open Syllable Preference
Nynorsk favors open syllables (ending in a vowel).
- The 'st' and 'sk' consonant clusters are common and do not pose a syllable division challenge.
- Vowel length in 'kin' is a standard feature of Nynorsk pronunciation.
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