fredsbestrebelse
Syllables
freds-be-stre-bel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈfreːdsbɛstɾɛbɛlsə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
freds + bestreb + else
The word 'fredsbestrebelse' is divided into five syllables: freds-be-stre-bel-se. It's a compound noun meaning 'peace efforts', with stress on the second syllable ('be'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and requiring a vowel nucleus in each syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Efforts for peace; peace endeavors.
Peace efforts
“De lokale fredsbestrebelsene har hatt liten effekt.”
“Internasjonale fredsbestrebelse er avgjørende.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compounding can shift the stress.
Syllables
freds — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a voiced fricative. Initial consonant cluster.. be — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Primary stressed syllable.. stre — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a rhotic consonant. Initial consonant cluster.. bel — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a lateral consonant.. se — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllable structure follows a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise phonetic realization of vowels, but the syllable division remains consistent.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.