ekstremferdighet
Syllables
ek-strem-fer-dig-het
Pronunciation
/ˈɛkstɾeːmˌfɛrdɪɡheːt/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
ekstrem- + ferdig- + -het
Ekstremferdighet is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'extreme skill'. It's syllabified as ek-strem-fer-dig-het, with primary stress on the second syllable. The word is composed of a Latin-derived prefix, an Old Norse root, and a Norwegian suffix. Syllable division follows vowel-based rules and allows for consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Exceptional skill or proficiency; extreme competence.
Extreme skill/proficiency
“Hun viste ekstremferdighet i pianospill.”
“Hans ekstremferdighet som kirurg reddet mange liv.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable (strem). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words can have secondary stresses.
Syllables
ek — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. strem — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.. fer — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. dig — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.. het — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus (rime) preceded by optional consonants (onset).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Permissible consonant clusters are maintained within the same syllable.
Vowel-Based Division
Vowels generally separate syllables.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of individual morphemes.
- Stress pattern can be influenced by the length and complexity of the compound.
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