familiebegravelse
Syllables
fa-mi-lie-be-gra-vel-se
Pronunciation
/fɑˈmiːljebɛɡrɑːvɛlsə/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
be- + familie/grav + -else
The word 'familiebegravelse' is a compound noun syllabified into seven syllables: fa-mi-lie-be-gra-vel-se. Stress falls on the third syllable ('lie'). The word is composed of a prefix ('be-'), roots ('familie', 'grav'), and a suffix ('-else'). Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle and sonority sequencing, typical of Norwegian.
Definitions
- 1
A funeral, specifically a family funeral.
Family funeral
“Vi deltok i en familiebegravelse i går.”
“Familiebegravelsen var en trist begivenhet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('lie'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of the root word in compounds.
Syllables
fa — Open syllable, onset consonant /f/, rime vowel /ɑ/. mi — Open syllable, onset consonant /m/, rime vowel /iː/. lie — Open syllable, onset consonant /l/, rime vowel /iː/. be — Open syllable, onset consonant /b/, rime vowel /ɛ/. gra — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster /ɡr/, rime vowel /ɑː/. vel — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster /vɛl/, rime vowel /ɛl/. se — Open syllable, onset consonant /s/, rime vowel /ə/
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus (rime), preceded by optional consonants (onset).
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonant clusters are organized based on sonority, with more sonorous sounds closer to the nucleus.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- The 'ie' digraph is pronounced as a long /iː/ sound.
- The 'be-' prefix is consistently syllabified as a separate unit.
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