falskjermulykke
Syllables
fal-skjerm-u-lyk-ke
Pronunciation
/fɑlːˈskjæɾmʉˌlykːə/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
u + fallskjermulykke
The word *fallskjermulykke* is a compound noun divided into five syllables: fal-skjerm-u-lyk-ke. Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus. The word consists of roots related to falling, shielding, and luck/misfortune.
Definitions
- 1
An accident involving a parachute.
Parachute accident
“Det var en tragisk fallskjermulykke i går.”
“Fallskjermulykken førte til alvorlige skader.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('fal'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word, especially in compound nouns.
Syllables
fal — Open syllable, stressed.. skjerm — Syllable with a complex onset cluster 'skj'.. u — Open syllable, short vowel.. lyk — Syllable with a long vowel.. ke — Closed syllable, reduced vowel.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever phonotactically permissible.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which serves as the nucleus.
- The 'skj' cluster is a common and accepted onset in Norwegian.
- The 'kk' cluster in 'ulykke' is also permissible and doesn't require syllable separation.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the vowel qualities, but not the syllable division.
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