czterdziestojednogodzinna
Syllables
czter-dziest-o-jed-no-go-dzin-na
Pronunciation
/ˈt͡ʂtɛrˈd͡ʑɛstɔjɛdnɔɡɔˈd͡ʑinːa/
Stress
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Morphemes
czter- + sto + na
The word 'czterdziestojednogodzinna' is a complex Polish adjective meaning 'forty-one-hour'. It is divided into eight syllables following Polish syllabification rules prioritizing onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, built from prefixes, roots, and suffixes of Proto-Slavic origin.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or lasting forty-one hours.
Forty-one-hour
“czterdziestojednogodzinna podróż (a forty-one-hour journey)”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-dziest-' and '-dzin-'). Polish stress is generally fixed.
Syllables
czter — Open syllable, onset cluster /t͡ʂ/, vowel /ɛr/. dziest — Open syllable, onset /d͡ʑ/, stressed syllable, vowel /ɛst/. o — Open syllable, vowel /ɔ/. jed — Open syllable, onset /j/, vowel /ɛd/. no — Open syllable, onset /n/, vowel /ɔ/. go — Open syllable, onset /ɡ/, vowel /ɔ/. dzin — Open syllable, onset /d͡ʑ/, stressed syllable, vowel /in/. na — Open syllable, onset /n/, vowel /a/
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Polish prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'czter' and 'dzin'.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless absolutely necessary.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable typically contains a vowel, ensuring pronounceability.
- The word's length and numerous consonant clusters present a challenge, but Polish allows for complex syllable structures.
- The 'rz' cluster is treated as a single phoneme.
- Regional variations in nasal vowel pronunciation do not affect syllable division.
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