gjøkesyrefamilie
Syllables
gjø-ke-sy-re-fa-mi-li-e
Pronunciation
/ˈjøːkəˌsyːrəfɑˈmiːliə/
Stress
01001100
Morphemes
gjøk, syre, familie
The word 'gjøkesyrefamilie' is a compound noun syllabified based on Norwegian rules prioritizing open syllables and diphthong integrity. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of three roots: 'gjøk' (cuckoo), 'syre' (acid), and 'familie' (family).
Definitions
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The plant family *Oxalidaceae*, commonly known as wood sorrels.
Wood sorrel family
“Gjøkesyrefamilien er kjent for sine vakre blomster.”
“Denne planten tilhører gjøkesyrefamilien.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable /miː/ in 'familie'. Norwegian stress patterns generally fall on the first syllable of the root in compound words, but the final element 'familie' is strong enough to attract the stress.
Syllables
gjø — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. First syllable of the word.. ke — Open syllable, following the diphthong. Contains a schwa.. sy — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. re — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. fa — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. mi — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Primary stressed syllable.. li — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. e — Open syllable, containing a schwa. Final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized within a syllable (e.g., 'sr' in 'syre').
Vowel Center
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Diphthong Integrity
Diphthongs are not broken across syllable boundaries (e.g., 'jø' in 'gjøk').
Open Syllable Preference
Norwegian favors open syllables where possible.
- The 'j' sound /j/ often forms the beginning of a syllable.
- The consonant cluster 'sr' is permissible but can be simplified in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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