friidrettskvinne
Syllables
fri-idrett-skvin-ne
Pronunciation
/friːɪdrɛtːskvɪnːə/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
fri + idrett + skvinne
The word *friidrettskvinne* is a compound noun divided into four syllables: fri-idrett-skvin-ne. Stress falls on the second syllable (*idrett*). The word is composed of the prefix *fri*, the root *idrett*, and the suffix *skvinne*. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
A female athlete who participates in track and field events.
Female track and field athlete
“Hun er en dyktig friidrettskvinne.”
“De norske friidrettskvinnene presterte godt i OL.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('idrett'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
fri — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Onset is a single consonant.. idrett — Closed syllable with a geminate consonant. Primary stress.. skvin — Closed syllable with a complex onset. Contains a nasalized vowel.. ne — Open syllable, containing a schwa. Syllable is unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes including as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel, forming the nucleus of the syllable.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy, with vowels being more sonorous than consonants.
- Geminate consonants (like 'tt' in 'idrett') are phonemically significant and must be maintained in the syllable structure.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect the syllable division.
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