djevlebesvergelse
Syllables
djev-le-be-sver-gel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈdjøvləˌbɛsʋærjəlsə/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
djevle- + besverg- + -else
The word 'djevlebesvergelse' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: djev-le-be-sver-gel-se. Stress falls on the second syllable ('be-'). It consists of the prefix 'djevle-', the root 'besverg-', and the suffix '-else'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel sequencing rules.
Definitions
- 1
A magical formula or incantation used to invoke or control devils.
Devil's spell, devilish incantation
“Ho brukte ei gamal djevlebesvergelse for å få vilja si.”
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be-'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
djev — Open syllable with a complex onset. The 'j' is a glide.. le — Open syllable, vowel is reduced.. be — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. sver — Closed syllable with a complex onset and diphthong.. gel — Open syllable with a glide onset.. se — Open syllable, vowel is reduced.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable boundaries tend to occur where sonority decreases.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect syllable division slightly.
- The consonant cluster 'svær' could be simplified in colloquial speech, but the standard pronunciation retains it.
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