fødselsdagsbarn
Syllables
fød-sels-dags-barn
Pronunciation
/ˈfœːdselsˌdaːɡsbaːrn/
Stress
1000
Morphemes
fødsels- + dags- + -barn
The Norwegian word 'fødselsdagsbarn' (birthday child) is a compound noun with four syllables: fød-sels-dags-barn. Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and adhering to the sonority sequencing principle. The word is morphologically composed of elements relating to birth, day, and child.
Definitions
- 1
A child whose birthday is being celebrated.
Birthday child
“Hun ga gaven til fødselsdagsbarnet.”
“Fødselsdagsbarnet smilte bredt.”
syn:bursdagsbarn
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('fød-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word, especially in compounds.
Syllables
fød — Open syllable, stressed.. sels — Closed syllable, unstressed.. dags — Open syllable, unstressed.. barn — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants in syllable codas tend to be ordered in decreasing sonority.
Vowel as Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel as its nucleus.
- The 'ds' cluster is a common exception to typical onset-rime structure but is accepted in Norwegian.
- Vowel qualities can vary slightly depending on dialect.
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