elfenbeinsfarge
The Norwegian word 'elfenbeinsfarge' (ivory color) is a compound noun divided into five syllables: el-fen-beins-far-ge. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows the vowel rule and the principle of maximizing onsets. The word's morphemes originate from Germanic and Old Norse roots.
Definitions
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Ivory color
Ivory color
“Hun malte veggen i elfenbeinsfarge.”
“Kjolen var i en vakker elfenbeinsfarge.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-farge').
Syllables
el — Open syllable, initial syllable.. fen — Closed syllable.. beins — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.. far — Closed syllable.. ge — Open syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel Rule
Syllable division generally occurs before a vowel sound.
Maximize Onsets
Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable.
- Compound word structure can lead to slight ambiguity, but the provided division is the most common.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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