spørsmålskonkurranse
Syllables
spør-smål-skon-kur-ran-se
Pronunciation
/ˈspœrsmɔːlskɔnˌkʊrːɑnsə/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
spørsmål, konkurranse + -s
The word 'spørsmålskonkurranse' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: spør-smål-skon-kur-ran-se. Stress falls on the first syllable. The division follows the rules of maximizing onsets and creating closed syllables where possible. It consists of the roots 'spørsmål' and 'konkurranse' connected by a genitive marker.
Definitions
- 1
A competition based on answering questions.
Quiz competition
“Vi deltok i en spørsmålskonkurranse på skolen.”
“Han vant den nasjonale spørsmålskonkurransen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('spør').
Syllables
spør — Open syllable, stressed.. smål — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel.. skon — Closed syllable.. kur — Closed syllable.. ran — Closed syllable.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables.
Closed Syllables
Vowels followed by consonants create closed syllables.
Open Syllables
Vowels at the end of a word form open syllables.
- The 'sm' cluster is a common onset and doesn't pose a challenge. Long vowel /ɔː/ is typical for Nynorsk.
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