bordtennisspeller
Syllables
bord-ten-nis-spel-ler
Pronunciation
/bɔrˈtɛnːɪsˌspɛlːər/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
bord, tennis + speller
The word 'bordtennisspeller' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'table tennis players'. It is divided into five syllables: bord-ten-nis-spel-ler, with primary stress on the first syllable ('bord'). The word consists of two roots ('bord' and 'tennis') and the suffix 'speller' indicating plurality. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllabification.
Definitions
- 1
Players of table tennis.
Table tennis players
“Bordtennisspellerne trener hver dag.”
“De beste bordtennisspellerne i Norge.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('bord'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
bord — Open syllable, stressed. Contains a single vowel and a consonant.. ten — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a single vowel and a consonant.. nis — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a single vowel and a consonant.. spel — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a single vowel and a consonant cluster.. ler — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a single vowel and a consonant.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'spel').
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up to avoid ending a syllable with multiple consonants.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of stress patterns in compound nouns.
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