demonutdrivelse
Syllables
de-mo-nut-dri-vel-se
Pronunciation
/deˈmɔnʉtˌdriːvəlse/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
de- + mon- + -utdrivelse
The word 'demonutdrivelse' is divided into six syllables: de-mo-nut-dri-vel-se. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('mo'). The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and centering syllables around vowels. The word is a noun meaning 'demon expulsion' or 'exorcism'.
Definitions
- 1
The act of demonizing or driving out demons; exorcism.
Demon expulsion, exorcism
“Presten utførte en demonutdrivelse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('mo'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but the length of the suffix shifts the stress.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, no stress.. mo — Open syllable, primary stress.. nut — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'n'. dri — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'dr'. vel — Closed syllable.. se — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are preferred at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
- The 'dr' cluster is a common onset and doesn't present a unique challenge.
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