flerstavelesord
Syllables
fler-sta-ve-les-ord
Pronunciation
/flɛrstaˈvɛːlɛsˌɔɾ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
fler- + stav- + elses-ord
The Norwegian word *flerstavelsesord* ('multisyllabic word') is divided into *fler-sta-ve-les-ord*. Stress falls on the *sta* syllable. It's a compound noun formed from *fler-*, *stav-*, *-elses-*, and *-ord*. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
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A word consisting of multiple syllables.
Multisyllabic word
“Flerstavelsesord kan være vanskelige å uttale.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable (*sta-*). Norwegian generally exhibits stress on the first syllable of the root or a closely related element.
Syllables
fler — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. sta — Open syllable, stressed.. ve — Open syllable, unstressed.. les — Open syllable, unstressed.. ord — Coda syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables tend to follow a sonority hierarchy.
Penultimate Stress
In many Norwegian words, the stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel realization but not syllable division.
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