totalisatorspel
Syllables
to-ta-li-sa-tor-spel
Pronunciation
/tuːtɑˈliːsɑˌtɔːɾˌspɛːl/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
totalisator- + -spel
The word 'totalisatorspel' is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk. It is divided into six syllables: to-ta-li-sa-tor-spel, with primary stress on the first syllable ('to-'). The word is composed of a Latin-derived prefix ('totalisator-') and an Old Norse suffix ('-spel'). Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A game or betting system using a totalisator.
Totalisator game, pool betting game.
“Han spelte på totalisatorspel.”
“Totalisatorspel er populært på travbanen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('to-'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
to — Open syllable, stressed.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. sa — Open syllable, unstressed.. tor — Closed syllable, unstressed.. spel — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are typically divided around vowel sounds.
- Compound words can exhibit slight regional variations in stress, but the first syllable of the first component is most common.
- Vowel reduction may occur in unstressed syllables.
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