altoverskyggende
Syllables
al-to-ver-skygg-en-de
Pronunciation
/ˌalːtoˈvɛrskyɡːən̪dɛ/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
alto- + overskygg- + -ende
The word 'altoverskyggende' is divided into six syllables: al-to-ver-skygg-en-de. It's an adjective formed from a Latin prefix, Old Norse root, and a Norwegian suffix. Stress falls on the third syllable ('ver'). Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and maintains consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Overwhelming, overshadowing, dominant.
Overwhelming
“Hans talent var altoverskyggende.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ver').
Syllables
al — Open syllable, initial syllable.. to — Open syllable, vowel length influenced by stress.. ver — Open, stressed syllable.. skygg — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. en — Open syllable.. de — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
- The double 'g' in 'skygg' is a common feature and doesn't affect syllabification.
- Vowel length in 'to' is influenced by stress.
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