forminskelsesord
Syllables
for-min-skel-ses-ord
Pronunciation
/fɔrmɪnskˈsɛlsˌɔɾ/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
for- + min- + -elses-ord
The word 'forminskelsesord' is divided into five syllables: for-min-skel-ses-ord. The primary stress falls on 'skel'. It's a complex noun formed from a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and separating vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
A word or term used to diminish or belittle something.
Diminishment word, belittling term.
“Han brukte et forminskelsesord for å såre henne.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('skel'). Stress pattern is typical for Norwegian words of this length.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. min — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. skel — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ses — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ord — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally included in the syllable onset.
Vowel Sequence Separation
Vowel sequences are typically divided into separate syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
- The 'sk' cluster is a common onset and doesn't present a significant edge case.
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