forsvinningsdrakt
Syllables
for-svin-nings-drakt
Pronunciation
/fɔʂˈvɪnːɪŋsdɾakt/
Stress
1000
Morphemes
for- + svinn- + ings-drakt
The word 'forsvinningsdrakt' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: for-svin-nings-drakt. Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels. The word consists of a prefix, root, and two suffixes with Old Norse and Germanic origins.
Definitions
- 1
A suit designed to make someone or something disappear or become invisible.
Disappearance suit
“Han brukte en forsvinningsdrakt for å snike seg inn.”
“Forsvinningsdrakten var høyteknologisk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('for-').
Syllables
for — Open syllable, stressed.. svin — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. nings — Closed syllable, 'ng' cluster.. drakt — Closed syllable, 'dr' cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
When a consonant follows a vowel, a syllable break typically occurs.
Stress Rule
Primary stress generally falls on the first syllable of a word.
- Geminate consonant 'nn' in 'svin-' is a typical feature of Norwegian phonology.
- The 'dr' cluster is common and doesn't pose a division challenge.
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