åpenbaringsreligion
Syllables
å-pen-bar-ings-re-li-gi-on
Pronunciation
/ˈɔːpənˌbɑːrɪŋsɾɛlɪˈɡjɔːn/
Stress
0101011
Morphemes
åpenbar + ingsreligion
The word 'åpenbaringsreligion' is a compound noun divided into eight syllables: å-pen-bar-ings-re-li-gi-on. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('bar'). It's morphologically complex, combining Germanic and Latin elements. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering.
Definitions
- 1
A religion based on divine revelation.
Revelation religion
“Åpenbaringsreligioner som kristendom og islam har hatt stor innflytelse på verdenshistorien.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('bar'). Norwegian stress is generally predictable, falling on the first syllable of the root, but can shift in compounds.
Syllables
å — Open syllable, vowel only.. pen — Closed syllable, vowel + consonant.. bar — Closed syllable, vowel + consonant.. ings — Closed syllable, vowel + consonant cluster.. re — Open syllable, vowel + consonant.. li — Open syllable, vowel only.. gi — Open syllable, vowel only.. on — Closed syllable, vowel + consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification follows the rules for individual morphemes within a compound word.
- The retroflex 'r' is a common variation in some dialects, which doesn't alter syllable division but affects pronunciation.
- Compound words can sometimes exhibit slight stress shifts.
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