grønnpepperkorn
The word 'grønnpepperkorn' is divided into four syllables: grønn-pep-per-korn. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's a compound noun formed from 'grønn' (green), 'pepper' (pepper), and 'korn' (grain). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
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A dried, unripe berry from the pepper plant, typically green in color.
Green peppercorn
“Jeg malte grønnpepperkorn over salaten.”
“Han liker smaken av grønnpepperkorn.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'korn'. Norwegian compounds often exhibit stress on the final element.
Syllables
grønn — Open syllable, stressed (secondary stress in the compound).. pep — Closed syllable, contains a geminate consonant.. per — Closed syllable, contains a geminate consonant.. korn — Closed syllable, primary stress.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonants are included in the onset as long as they adhere to sonority sequencing principles.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants within a syllable are ordered by decreasing sonority.
- Dialectal variations in the pronunciation of 'gr' do not affect syllabification.
- Double consonants are treated as single segments for syllabification but are phonetically long.
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