djevelutdrivelse
Syllables
dje-vel-ut-dri-vel-se
Pronunciation
/d͡ʒeːvəlˈutˌdriːvəlse/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
dje- + vel-dri-vel- + -se
The Norwegian word 'djevelutdrivelse' (exorcism) is syllabified as dje-vel-ut-dri-vel-se, with stress on 'vel'. It's a compound noun formed from 'djevel' (devil), 'drive' (to drive), and a nominalizing suffix. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel sequencing rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act of driving out a devil; exorcism.
Exorcism
“Presten utførte en djevelutdrivelse.”
“Historien handler om en dramatisk djevelutdrivelse.”
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('vel'). Norwegian compounds often stress the second syllable, especially with long vowels.
Syllables
dje — Closed syllable, onset cluster.. vel — Closed syllable, stressed.. ut — Open syllable, prefix.. dri — Open syllable, long vowel.. vel — Closed syllable, part of the root.. se — Closed syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries in compound words.
- Potential simplification of /d͡ʒ/ to /j/ in some Western Norwegian dialects.
- Long vowel qualities are crucial for pronunciation.
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