alpininteressert
Syllables
al-pin-in-te-res-sert
Pronunciation
/ˈalpiːnɪntɛrɛsːɛrt/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
alpin + interess + ert
The word 'alpininteressert' is an adjective meaning 'alpine-interested'. It is divided into six syllables: al-pin-in-te-res-sert, with primary stress on the first syllable. The word is composed of a prefix ('alpin'), a root ('interess'), and a suffix ('ert'). Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Interested in alpine activities, mountaineering, or the Alps.
Alpine-interested
“Hun er en alpininteressert person.”
“Han kjøpte utstyr for alpininteresserte.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('al'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of words.
Syllables
al — Open syllable, stressed.. pin — Closed syllable.. in — Closed syllable.. te — Open syllable.. res — Closed syllable, long vowel due to the following 'r'.. sert — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains a vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are often syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The 'n' linking the prefix and root doesn't form a syllable on its own.
- The double 'r' affects vowel length but doesn't change the syllable division.
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