grønnsakhandler
Syllables
grønnsak-han-dler
Pronunciation
/ˈɡrœnːsɑkˌhɑnːdlər/
Stress
001
Morphemes
grønn- + sak + -handler
The Norwegian word 'grønnsakhandler' (greengrocer) is divided into three syllables: grønnsak-han-dler. The stress falls on the final syllable. It's a compound noun formed from 'grønn-' (green), 'sak' (thing), and '-handler' (dealer). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel center rules.
Definitions
- 1
A person who sells vegetables.
Greengrocer, vegetable dealer
“Jeg kjøpte gulrøtter fra grønnsakhandleren.”
“Grønnsakhandleren hadde et stort utvalg.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'dler'. The first two syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
grønnsak — Open syllable with a long vowel and a consonant cluster at the end.. han — Open syllable with a short vowel.. dler — Syllable with a consonant cluster at the beginning and a schwa at the end. Primary stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonants are grouped into the onset of a syllable as much as possible.
Vowel Center
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Stress Placement
Stress generally falls on the final syllable in Norwegian, especially in compound nouns.
- The double consonants 'nn' maintain vowel length.
- The 'ø' vowel is a diphthong forming a single syllable unit.
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