elfenbeinssvart
Syllables
el-fen-bein-ss-vart
Pronunciation
/ˈɛlfənˌbæɪnˌsvɑrt/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
elfenbein + svart + s
The word 'elfenbeinssvart' is an adjective meaning 'ivory-black'. It's a compound word with stress on the first syllable ('el-'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules prioritizing onsets and vowel-consonant separation. The 'ss' cluster forms a syllable due to its commonality and pronounceability.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('el-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word, and in compound words, the first element receives the stress.
Syllables
el — Open syllable, stressed.. fen — Closed syllable.. bein — Closed syllable.. ss — Syllable with a long consonant.. vart — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Norwegian syllable division favors consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after vowels.
- The 'ss' cluster is treated as a syllable due to its pronounceability and common occurrence in Norwegian.
- Long consonants are common and can form syllables on their own.
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