ekteskapproblem
Syllables
ek-te-skap-pro-blem
Pronunciation
/ˈɛktəˌskɑːpˌprɔːblɛm/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
ekte- + -skap + -problem
The Norwegian word *ekteskapsproblem* is a compound noun divided into five syllables: ek-te-skap-pro-blem. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The division follows onset maximization and vowel-consonant rules. The word consists of a prefix (*ekte-*), root (*-skap*), and suffix (*-problem*).
Definitions
- 1
A difficulty or issue related to marriage.
Marriage problem
“De søkte hjelp for deres *ekteskapsproblem*.”
“*Ekteskapsproblem* kan være svært vanskelige å løse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('skap'). Norwegian compound nouns typically have stress on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
ek — Open syllable, vowel follows consonant.. te — Open syllable, vowel follows consonant.. skap — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel and consonant.. pro — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. blem — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel and consonant.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllable division favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided between vowels and consonants, creating open and closed syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not alter syllable division.
- The word functions solely as a noun, so syllabification and stress remain consistent.
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