friidrettsutøver
Syllables
fri-idrett-sut-øv-er
Pronunciation
/friːɪˈdrɛtːsʉˈtøːvər/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
fri- + idrett- + s-
The word 'friidrettsutøver' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: fri-idrett-sut-øv-er. Stress falls on 'idrett'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels. The word consists of a prefix, root, and suffix with Old Norse origins.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('idrett'). Norwegian compounds often stress the second element.
Syllables
fri — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. idrett — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, geminated consonant.. sut — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. øv — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. er — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
- Gemination of 'tt' in 'idrett' is a common feature of Norwegian phonology.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /ʉ/ vs. /u/) may exist but do not alter syllabification.
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