elefanthukommelse
Syllables
e-le-fan-t-hu-kom-mel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈeːlɛfɑntˌhukɔmːelse/
Stress
10000000
Morphemes
elefant + hukommelse
The Norwegian word 'elefanthukommelse' (elephant memory) is a compound noun with primary stress on the first syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization, coda tolerance, and vowel break, resulting in the division 'e-le-fan-t-hu-kom-mel-se'. The word's morphemic structure consists of the root 'elefant' and the suffix 'hukommelse'.
Definitions
- 1
A remarkably good and long-lasting memory, comparable to that of an elephant.
Elephant memory
“Han har en elefanthukommelse og husker alt som skjedde for mange år siden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('e-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word.
Syllables
e- — Open syllable, stressed, containing a long vowel.. le- — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. fan- — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. t- — Closed syllable, containing a consonant.. hu- — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. kom- — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. mel- — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. se — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Coda Tolerance
Norwegian tolerates relatively complex codas, but avoids stranded consonants.
Vowel Break
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Stress-Timing
Stress generally falls on the first syllable.
- The epenthetic 'h' in 'hukommelse' is a noteworthy feature, influencing syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel qualities but not the core syllable structure.
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