froskemannskole
Syllables
fros-ke-manns-ko-le
Pronunciation
/ˈfɾɔskəˌmanːskɔːlə/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
froske, mann, skole
The word 'froskemannsskole' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: fros-ke-manns-ko-le. Stress falls on the first syllable ('froske-'). The division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements. It is composed of three roots: 'froske' (frog), 'mann' (man), and 'skole' (school).
Definitions
- 1
A school for training frogmen (combat divers).
Frogman school
“Han gikk på froskemannsskole.”
“Froskemannsskolen ligger ved kysten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('froske-'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
fros — Open syllable, stressed.. ke — Open syllable, unstressed.. manns — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ko — Open syllable, unstressed.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Stress Placement
Primary stress typically falls on the first syllable of a word or compound.
- The 'manns-' portion could be analyzed differently by some phonologists, but the given division is more common.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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