friidrettslegende
Syllables
fri-id-retts-le-gen-de
Pronunciation
/friːɪdrɛtsˈleːɡənˌdeː/
Stress
000111
Morphemes
fri- + idrett + -s-le-gen-de
The word 'friidrettslegende' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: fri-id-retts-le-gen-de. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles, with consideration for consonant clusters. It means 'athletics legend'.
Definitions
- 1
A person who is exceptionally skilled or famous in the field of athletics.
Athletics legend
“Marit Bjørgen er en ekte friidrettslegende.”
“Han ble hyllet som en friidrettslegende etter OL-gullet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'le-gen-de'. The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian nouns.
Syllables
fri — Open syllable, onset 'fr', nucleus 'i'. id — Closed syllable, onset 'ɪd', nucleus 'd'. retts — Closed syllable, onset 'r', nucleus 'e'. le — Open syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'e'. gen — Closed syllable, onset 'g', nucleus 'e'. de — Closed syllable, onset 'd', nucleus 'e'
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Complex consonant clusters are broken down based on sonority hierarchy.
- The 'tt' cluster in 'retts' is generally treated as a single unit within the syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they generally don't affect the syllable division.
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