førstehjelpspute
Syllables
før-ste-hjelps-pu-te
Pronunciation
/ˈfœrsteˌhjelpsˌpuːtə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
første + hjelp + pute
The word *førstehjelpspute* is a Norwegian compound noun divided into five syllables: *før-ste-hjelps-pu-te*. Stress falls on the third syllable (*hjelps*). The division follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables, typical of Norwegian phonology. It consists of the prefix *første* (first), the root *hjelp* (help), and the root *pute* (pillow).
Definitions
- 1
A pillow specifically designed for first aid purposes, often used for supporting injured limbs or maintaining a stable position.
First aid pillow
“Hun la en førstehjelpspute under hodet hans.”
“Vi trenger en førstehjelpspute i bilen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('hjelps'), following the general Norwegian pattern of penultimate stress in compound words.
Syllables
før — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ste — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. hjelps — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. pu — Open syllable, long vowel.. te — Closed syllable, unstressed syllable.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress usually falls on the second-to-last syllable in Norwegian.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morpheme boundaries, but syllable division is based on phonological structure.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly affect syllable division.
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