begravelsesblomst
Syllables
be-gra-vel-ses-blomst
Pronunciation
/bɛˈɡrɑːvɛlsˌblɔmst/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
begrave- + blomst + -lses-
The word 'begravelsesblomst' is a compound noun meaning 'funeral flower'. It is syllabified as be-gra-vel-ses-blomst, with primary stress on the second syllable ('gra'). The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables, typical for compound nouns.
Definitions
- 1
A flower used at a funeral or placed on a grave.
Funeral flower
“Hun la en vakker begravelsesblomst på graven.”
“Begravelsesblomster er ofte hvite liljer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('gra'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress to the second element.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. gra — Open syllable, primary stressed.. vel — Open syllable, unstressed.. ses — Closed syllable, unstressed.. blomst — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prioritizes maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Stress
Stress typically falls on the second element of a compound word.
- The 's' in '-lses-' can sometimes be reduced in pronunciation, but this doesn't affect syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
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