diskoskonkurranse
Syllables
dis-kos-kon-kur-ran-se
Pronunciation
/ˈdɪskɔskɔnːkʊrɑnsə/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
disko + konkurranse
The word 'diskoskonkurranse' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: dis-kos-kon-kur-ran-se. Stress falls on the first syllable ('dis-'). The word is formed from Greek and Latin roots, and follows typical Norwegian syllable division rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A competition involving the throwing of a discus.
Discus competition
“Han vant diskoskonkurransen.”
“Diskoskonkurransen ble avholdt på stadion.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('dis-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word, especially in compound nouns.
Syllables
dis — Open syllable, stressed.. kos — Closed syllable, unstressed.. kon — Open syllable, unstressed.. kur — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ran — Open syllable, unstressed.. se — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Compound Word Stress
Primary stress falls on the first element of a compound word.
- The 'sk' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- Geminate consonants (double 'k') affect duration but not syllable division.
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