demonutdrivning
Syllables
de-mo-nu-tdriv-ning
Pronunciation
/deˈmɔnʉtˌdrivniŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
demon- + driv- + -ning
Demonutdrivning is a Norwegian noun meaning exorcism. It's divided into five syllables: de-mo-nu-tdriv-ning, with stress on the second syllable. The word is formed from Greek and Germanic roots, and its syllable structure reflects Norwegian's preference for maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
The act of casting out demons.
Exorcism
“Presten utførte en demonutdrivning.”
“Historien handler om en dramatisk demonutdrivning.”
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('mo'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a compound word, but the prefix 'demon-' is considered a strong element, shifting the stress.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial consonant followed by a vowel.. mo — Open syllable, initial consonant followed by a vowel.. nu — Open syllable, initial consonant followed by a vowel.. tdriv — Syllable starts with a consonant cluster. 't' is part of the 'ut-' prefix and 'driv' is the root.. ning — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllable boundaries tend to occur between consonants of differing sonority.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of the stress pattern and the boundaries between morphemes.
- Potential for dialectal variations in the pronunciation of certain sounds.
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