engelskkundervisning
Syllables
en-gelsk-kun-der-vis-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈɛnɡelskʊnˌdɛrʋɪsnɪŋ/
Stress
100101
Morphemes
under- + vis- + -ning
The word 'engelskundervisning' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: en-gelsk-kun-der-vis-ning. Primary stress falls on the second syllable. The word is morphologically composed of the adjective 'engelsk', the prefix 'under-', the root 'vis-', and the nominalizing suffix '-ning'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel break.
Definitions
- 1
Teaching or instruction of the English language.
English teaching/instruction
“Jeg liker engelskundervisning.”
“Hun er lærer i engelskundervisning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('un' in 'under'). Secondary stress is possible on 'gelsk'.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel nucleus.. gelsk — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. kun — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus.. der — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. vis — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus.. ning — Closed syllable, nasal consonant coda.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together as onsets to form syllables.
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus typically forms the core of a syllable.
- The 'sk' cluster in 'engelsk' is a common onset and is not split.
- The 'rv' cluster in 'undervisning' is also a common onset.
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