fallskjermsoldat
The word 'fallskjermsoldat' is a compound noun with stress on the first syllable ('fall-'). Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables, dividing the word into 'fall-skjerm-soldat'.
Definitions
- 1
A soldier trained to parachute from an aircraft.
Paratrooper
“Han er en erfaren fallskjermsoldat.”
“Fallskjermsoldatene landet trygt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('fall-').
Syllables
fall — Open syllable, stressed.. skjerm — Closed syllable, unstressed.. soldat — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are often syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- The 'skj' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification. Regional variations in vowel quality are possible but do not affect syllable division.
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