gymnastikklærer
The word 'gymnastikklærer' is a compound noun meaning 'gymnastics teacher'. It is divided into five syllables: gym-nas-tik-klæ-rer, with primary stress on the first syllable. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
A person who teaches gymnastics.
Gymnastics teacher
“Gymnastikklæreren var veldig flink.”
“Hun er en erfaren gymnastikklærer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('gym'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of words.
Syllables
gym — Open syllable, stressed, onset consonant cluster.. nas — Open syllable, onset consonant.. tik — Closed syllable, geminate consonant, vowel length.. klæ — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. rer — Coda consonant, open syllable.
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Maximizing Onsets
Syllables are formed by maximizing the number of consonants in the onset, where possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants within a syllable are ordered according to their sonority, with more sonorous sounds closer to the nucleus.
- The geminate consonant 'kk' affects syllable weight. The 'kl' cluster is a common onset in Norwegian.
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