friidrettsstjerne
Syllables
fri-id-rett-sstj-er-ne
Pronunciation
/friːɪdrɛtsˈstjæːrnə/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
fri- + idretts- + stjerne
The word 'friidrettsstjerne' is a compound noun meaning 'athletics star'. It is divided into six syllables: fri-id-rett-sstj-er-ne, with primary stress on 'rett'. The morphemes are 'fri-' (free), 'idretts-' (sport), and 'stjerne' (star). Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.
Definitions
- 1
A person who excels in athletics, particularly track and field.
Athletics star / Track and field star
“Hun er en lovende friidrettsstjerne.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'rett'.
Syllables
fri — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. id — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant.. rett — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. sstj — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster and a long vowel.. er — Closed syllable, containing a schwa and a consonant.. ne — Open syllable, containing a schwa.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Syllable Weight
Geminate consonants contribute to syllable weight but don't create separate syllables.
- The geminate 'tt' is crucial for pronunciation.
- Palatalization of 'd' before 'r' is a phonetic feature but doesn't affect syllable division.
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