stjernetrekker
The word 'stjernetrekker' is divided into four syllables: stjer-ne-trek-ker. It consists of the root 'stjerne' (star) and the suffix 'trekker' (puller). Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and codas, common in Norwegian phonology.
Definitions
- 1
A person who studies or interprets stars; an astrologer.
Star gazer, astrologer
“Han er en dyktig stjernetrekker.”
“Stjernetrekkeren spådde en lykkebringende fremtid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'trek'.
Syllables
stjer — Open syllable with consonant cluster onset and syllabic 'r' in the coda.. ne — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.. trek — Closed syllable with consonant coda.. ker — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets where permissible.
Maximize Codas
Consonants form codas to close syllables when possible.
Vowel Following Consonant
A vowel following a consonant creates a new syllable.
- The 'stj' cluster is a common onset in Norwegian.
- The syllabic 'r' is a feature of Nynorsk and Bokmål.
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