parallellsirkel
The word 'parallellsirkel' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: pa-ral-lel-l-sir-kel. Stress falls on the third syllable ('lel'). Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and requiring a syllable nucleus, with a syllabic consonant forming one syllable. The word is morphologically composed of 'parallel' and 'sirkel', borrowed from various languages.
Definitions
- 1
A circle that is parallel to another circle or a reference line.
Parallel circle
“Han tegnet en parallellsirkel på kartet.”
“Jordens parallellsirkler brukes til å definere klimasoner.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('lel'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress to the second element.
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, simple onset-rime structure.. ral — Closed syllable, consonant cluster in onset.. lel — Closed, stressed syllable, geminate consonant.. l — Syllabic consonant, forming a syllable on its own.. sir — Open syllable, simple onset-rime structure.. kel — Closed syllable, consonant cluster in onset, syllabic consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonants are included in the onset of the following syllable whenever possible.
Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel or syllabic consonant as its nucleus.
Syllabic Consonant
A consonant can function as a syllable nucleus in the absence of a vowel.
- The geminate 'll' in 'parallel' is treated as a single consonant cluster within the 'lel' syllable.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation do not affect syllable division.
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