konfirmationsgudstjeneste
Syllables
kon-fir-ma-ti-ons-guds-tje-nes-te
Pronunciation
/kʰɔnfiʁmaˈt͡siɔnsˌɡʊstjɛnəstə/
Stress
100010100
Morphemes
konfirmations- + guds- + tjeneste
The word 'konfirmationsgudstjeneste' is a complex Danish noun divided into nine syllables based on onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles. Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kon-'), with a secondary stress on 'tje-'. It's a compound word with Latin and Old Norse roots, meaning 'confirmation service'.
Definitions
- 1
A religious service celebrating a young person's confirmation.
Confirmation service
“Vi deltog i en smuk konfirmationsgudstjeneste.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kon-'). A secondary, weaker stress is present on the syllable 'tje-'.
Syllables
kon — Open syllable, stressed.. fir — Closed syllable.. ma — Open syllable.. ti — Closed syllable.. ons — Closed syllable.. guds — Closed syllable.. tje — Open syllable, secondary stress.. nes — Closed syllable.. te — Open syllable.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Danish syllable division prioritizes maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants within a syllable are ordered according to their sonority.
- The 'rm' cluster in 'konfirmations-' is a potential point of variation, but is generally treated as part of the onset.
- The presence or absence of *stød* can influence perceived syllable boundaries, but doesn't change the structural division.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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