verdensstjerne
Syllables
ve-r-den-s-stjer-ne
Pronunciation
/ˈvɛrdənˌstjæːrnə/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
verden + stjerne + s
The word 'verdensstjerne' is divided into six syllables: ve-r-den-s-stjer-ne. The primary stress falls on 'stjer-'. The syllabification follows the sonority sequencing principle and the preference for open syllables in Nynorsk. It consists of the prefix 'verden', the genitive marker 's', and the root 'stjerne'.
Definitions
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A world-famous star; a globally recognized celebrity.
World star
“Hun er en verdensstjerne innen musikken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'stjer-'. This is a common stress pattern in Norwegian.
Syllables
ve — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. r — Syllable nucleus consisting of a sonorant consonant.. den — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. s — Syllable nucleus consisting of a sonorant consonant.. stjer — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. ne — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.
Word Parts
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Sonority Sequencing Principle
Prioritizes the placement of consonants with higher sonority vowels.
Open Syllable Preference
Nynorsk generally favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) where possible.
Sonorant Consonant Nucleus
Sonorant consonants can form a syllable nucleus in Norwegian.
- The sequence '-ds-' can sometimes be simplified in colloquial speech.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation (retroflex vs. alveolar).
- Potential elision of 'd' in fast speech.
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