czterdziestojednogodzinną
Syllables
czter-dzie-sto-je-dno-go-dzin-ną
Pronunciation
/ˈt͡ʂtɛrˈd͡ʑɛstɔjɛdnɔɡɔˈd͡ʑinnɔ̃/
Stress
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Morphemes
czter- + sto + ną
The word 'czterdziestojednogodzinną' is a complex Polish adjective syllabified according to the principles of maximizing onsets and vowel-based division. It consists of numeral prefixes, a root related to 'hour', and a feminine singular accusative/instrumental suffix. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Lasting one hour; one-hour-long.
One-hour (long)
“To była czterdziestojednogodzinną podróż.”
“Uczestniczyłem w czterdziestojednogodzinnym maratonie.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ną'), as is typical in Polish. The primary stress is on the last syllable.
Syllables
czter — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. dzie — Open syllable, interfix.. sto — Open syllable, root.. je — Open syllable, prefix.. dno — Open syllable, prefix.. go — Open syllable, root.. dzin — Closed syllable, root.. ną — Closed syllable, suffix, stressed.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Polish prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable, avoiding stranded consonants.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowels. Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
- Consonant clusters are common and require careful application of the 'maximize onsets' rule.
- The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ is a characteristic feature of Polish and doesn't affect syllabification directly but influences pronunciation.
- The interfix '-dzie-' is a common element in numeral compounds and doesn't create a separate syllable on its own.
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