brennevinsutsalg
Syllables
bren-ne-vins-ut-salg
Pronunciation
/ˈbrɛnːəˌviːnsʊtˈsɑlɡ/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
brenn- + vin- + -utsalg
The word 'brennevinsutsalg' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: bren-ne-vins-ut-salg. Stress falls on the second syllable. Syllabification follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel-consonant alternation, typical of Norwegian phonology. The word consists of a prefix, root, and suffix with Old Norse origins.
Definitions
- 1
A retail store licensed to sell alcoholic beverages, specifically wine and spirits.
Liquor store
“Jeg kjøpte vin på brennevinsutsalget.”
“Brennevinsutsalget er stengt på søndager.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('nev'). Norwegian typically stresses the first syllable of compound words, but longer compounds can have secondary stresses.
Syllables
Bren — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. ne — Open syllable, simple onset.. vins — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. ut — Open syllable, simple onset.. salg — Closed syllable, consonant coda.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllable division favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Alternation
Syllables generally alternate between vowels and consonants.
- The double 'n' in 'brennevins' doesn't affect syllabification.
- Dialectal variations in the pronunciation of 'v' and 'r' exist but don't alter the syllable division.
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