balletthøyskole
The word 'balletthøyskole' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: bal-lett-høy-sko-le. Stress falls on the second syllable ('lett'). Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle, accommodating consonant clusters and geminate consonants common in Norwegian.
Definitions
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A school specializing in ballet education.
Ballet high school
“Hun studerer ved balletthøyskole i Oslo.”
“Balletthøyskolen er kjent for sitt høye nivå.”
syn:ballettskole
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('lett').
Syllables
bal — Open syllable, simple onset-rime structure.. lett — Closed syllable, geminate consonant 'tt' lengthening the syllable.. høy — Open syllable, diphthong 'øy' in the rime.. sko — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'sk' in the onset.. le — Open syllable, simple onset-rime structure.
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on maximizing onsets and minimizing codas.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within the onset or coda of a syllable.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants (doubled consonants) affect syllable weight and pronunciation.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter the syllable division significantly.
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