eventyrskikkelse
Syllables
e-ven-tyr-ski-kkel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈeːvənˌtʏːrˌʃɪkːəlse/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
eventyr + skikkelse
The word 'eventyrskikkelse' is a compound noun with primary stress on the first syllable. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules. It consists of the root 'eventyr' (adventure) and the suffix 'skikkelse' (figure). The IPA transcription is /ˈeːvənˌtʏːrˌʃɪkːəlse/.
Definitions
- 1
A character or figure from a fairy tale or adventure story.
Adventure figure, fairytale character
“Askepott er en kjent eventyrskikkelse.”
“Dragen var en skremmende eventyrskikkelse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable (e-). Secondary stress is subtle and can be present on 'tyr' and 'ski' but is not as prominent.
Syllables
e — Open syllable, stressed.. ven — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tyr — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ski — Closed syllable, unstressed.. kel — Closed syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel sound.
Compound Word Stress
The first element of a compound word generally receives primary stress.
- The 'r' sound can vary regionally, but doesn't affect syllable division.
- Compound words can sometimes have subtle secondary stress on other elements.
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