terrengsykling
The word 'terrengsykling' is divided into four syllables: ter-reng-syk-ling. The primary stress is on the first syllable. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets, with geminate consonants remaining with the preceding syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a French-derived prefix, an Old Norse root, and an Old Norse suffix.
Definitions
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Mountain biking
Mountain biking
“Han liker terrengsykling om sommeren.”
“Terrengsykling er en populær sport i Norge.”
syn:fjellsyklingant:landevegssykling
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ter-').
Syllables
ter — Closed syllable, stressed, with a geminate consonant.. reng — Closed syllable, with a consonant cluster 'ng' as coda.. syk — Closed syllable, with a geminate consonant.. ling — Closed syllable, with a consonant cluster 'ng' as coda.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonants are generally assigned to the following vowel.
Geminate Consonant Treatment
Geminate consonants are treated as part of the preceding syllable.
CVC Structure
Syllables generally follow a Consonant-Vowel-Consonant structure.
- The geminate consonants ('rr' and 'kk') are crucial for syllable division.
- The 'ng' cluster is a common coda and doesn't pose a division issue.
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