bekjentskapskrets
Syllables
bek-jent-skaps-krets
Pronunciation
/bɛkˈjɛntskɑpskreːts/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
bekjentskap, krets
The word 'bekjentskapskrets' is a Norwegian compound noun divided into four syllables: bek-jent-skaps-krets. Stress falls on the second syllable ('jent'). It consists of two roots, 'bekjentskap' and 'krets', and follows Norwegian syllable division rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A circle of acquaintances; a social network of people one knows casually.
Circle of acquaintances
“Han har en stor bekjentskapskrets.”
“Jeg møtte henne i min bekjentskapskrets.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('jent') as it is the root syllable in the compound.
Syllables
bek — Open syllable, initial onset.. jent — Closed syllable, stressed.. skaps — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. krets — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters like 'sk' are kept together as onsets.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllable boundaries often align with the boundaries of the constituent morphemes.
- The 'kj' digraph can have dialectal variations in pronunciation (/ç/ or /k/), but this doesn't affect syllable division.
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