førstedanserinne
Syllables
før-ste-dan-se-rin-ne
Pronunciation
/ˈfœːrsteˌdɑnsəˌrɪnːə/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
første + dans + erinne
The word *førstedanserinne* is a compound noun divided into six syllables: *før-ste-dan-se-rin-ne*. Stress falls on the first syllable. It consists of the prefix *første* (first), the root *dans* (dance), and the suffix *erinne* (female agent). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
A female dancer who is the first or principal in a performance.
First female dancer
“Førstedanserinne Anna Karénina imponerte publikum.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('før').
Syllables
før — Open syllable, stressed.. ste — Closed syllable, unstressed.. dan — Open syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.. rin — Closed syllable, unstressed, geminate consonant.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants are considered part of the syllable they appear in.
- Palatalization of 'd' before 'i' is a common phonetic feature but doesn't change the syllable division.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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