djevleutdrivelse
Syllables
djev-le-ut-dri-vel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈdæv.ləˌut.dri.vəl.sə/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
djevle + utdriv + else
The word 'djevleutdrivelse' is a compound noun meaning 'exorcism'. It is syllabified as djev-le-ut-dri-vel-se, with primary stress on 'dri'. The word is composed of the prefix 'djevle' (devil), the root 'utdriv' (expel), and the suffix '-else' (nominalizer). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
The act of expelling a devil or demons; exorcism.
Exorcism
“Presten utførte en djevleutdrivelse.”
“Historien handler om en dramatisk djevleutdrivelse.”
syn:eksorsismeant:besettelse
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dri'), the penult. The first syllable ('djev') is unstressed, and the fifth syllable ('vel') receives secondary stress.
Syllables
djev — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster. Contains the prefix.. le — Closed syllable, part of the prefix. Vowel is reduced.. ut — Open syllable, beginning of the root.. dri — Open syllable, part of the root.. vel — Closed syllable, part of the root. Vowel is reduced.. se — Closed syllable, contains the suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable to maximize the onset.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, serving as the syllable's nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables tend to follow a sonority hierarchy, with more sonorous sounds (vowels) towards the center of the syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the realization of the initial 'd' in 'djevle', potentially leading to elision or reduction.
- The syllable division is based on the standard written form and the most common pronunciation.
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