begravelsesfølge
Syllables
be-gra-vel-ses-føl-ge
Pronunciation
/bɛˈɡɾɑːvɛlsˌfœlɡə/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
begrave/følge + -lses-
The word 'begravelsesfølge' (funeral procession) is a compound noun syllabified as be-gra-vel-ses-føl-ge, with primary stress on 'gra'. It's formed from the roots 'begrave' (bury) and 'følge' (follow) and the suffix '-lses-'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric rules.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('gra'). Nynorsk stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root within a compound word.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. gra — Open syllable, primary stressed.. vel — Open syllable, unstressed.. ses — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a relatively complex consonant cluster.. føl — Open syllable, unstressed.. ge — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable division often aligns with morphemic boundaries in compound words.
- The '-lses-' cluster is relatively uncommon and might be simplified in some dialects, but standard pronunciation retains all consonants.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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