allroundegenskap
Syllables
al-lround-e-gen-skap
Pronunciation
/alˈruːn.də.ɡɛnskɑp/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
all + round + skap
“allroundegenskap” is a compound noun meaning “all-round ability”. It’s syllabified as al-lround-e-gen-skap, with stress on “round”. The word is formed from English and Old Norse roots, and its syllable structure reflects Norwegian's preference for maximizing onsets and using vowels as syllable nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
A comprehensive or versatile quality, skill, or characteristic.
All-round ability/characteristic/quality
“Hun viste en imponerende allroundegenskap i konkurransen.”
“En god leder bør ha allroundegenskaper.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable, 'round'. The stress pattern is relatively flat, but 'round' is the most prominent syllable.
Syllables
al — Open syllable, onset consonant 'l'. lround — Stressed syllable, complex onset 'l', diphthong 'ruː'. e — Open syllable, schwa vowel, connecting vowel. gen — Open syllable, onset consonant 'g'. skap — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'sk'
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are often syllabified based on their constituent parts, with connecting vowels forming separate syllables.
- The 'd' in 'round' can be reduced or elided in fast speech.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might influence the degree of reduction.
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