brigadekommandør
Syllables
bri-ga-de-kom-man-dør
Pronunciation
/briˈɡaːdəkɔmːanˌdøːr/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
brigade, kommand + -ør
The word 'brigadekommandør' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: bri-ga-de-kom-man-dør. Stress falls on the second syllable ('kom'). Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and allowing coda formation. The 'd' at the end of the word is often elided in speech.
Definitions
- 1
A person in command of a brigade.
Brigade Commander
“Brigadekommandøren ga ordren.”
“Han ble forfremmet til brigadekommandør.”
syn:Brigadeleder
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('kom'). Norwegian generally stresses the penult.
Syllables
bri — Open syllable, onset 'br'. ga — Open syllable, onset 'g'. de — Open syllable, onset 'd'. kom — Closed syllable, onset 'k', coda 'm'. man — Closed syllable, onset 'm', coda 'n'. dør — Closed syllable, onset 'd', coda 'r'
Word Parts
Maximizing Onsets
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel-Initial Syllables
Syllables beginning with vowels are readily formed.
Coda Formation
Allowing consonants to form codas (endings) of syllables.
- The 'd' at the end of 'kommandør' is often reduced or elided in spoken Norwegian.
- Norwegian syllable structure is relatively flexible.
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