drivstoffgjerrig
Syllables
driv-stoff-gjerr-ig
Pronunciation
/ˈdriːvstɔfɡjɛrːɪɡ/
Stress
1000
Morphemes
driv- + stoff- + -gjerrig
The word 'drivstoffgjerrig' is a Norwegian adjective meaning 'fuel-efficient'. It is divided into four syllables: driv-stoff-gjerr-ig, with primary stress on the first syllable. The word is a compound formed from 'driv-' (drive), 'stoff-' (fuel), and '-gjerrig' (frugal). Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and distinguishing between open and closed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Fuel-efficient; using little fuel.
Fuel-efficient
“En drivstoffgjerrig bil.”
“Denne motoren er veldig drivstoffgjerrig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('driv-').
Syllables
driv — Open syllable, stressed.. stoff — Open syllable.. gjerr — Closed syllable.. ig — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Open/Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are open; those ending in consonants are closed.
Stress Assignment
Primary stress typically falls on the first syllable of a word.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morphemic boundaries, but syllable division is based on phonological structure.
- Dialectal variations in vowel pronunciation and consonant articulation may exist.
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