helligtrekongersdag
Syllables
hel-lig-tre-kon-gers-dag
Pronunciation
/ˈhæliːɡˌtrɛːkʊŋːərsˌdaːɡ/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
hellig + trekongers + dag
The Norwegian word 'helligtrekongersdag' (Epiphany) is syllabified as hel-lig-tre-kon-gers-dag, with primary stress on 'tre-'. It's a compound noun formed from 'hellig' (holy), 'tre' (three), 'kongers' (kings), and 'dag' (day). Syllable division follows VCV patterns and maintains consonant clusters within syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The day commemorating the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus; Epiphany.
Epiphany
“Vi feirer helligtrekongersdag med en spesiell gudstjeneste.”
“Helligtrekongersdag markerer slutten på julen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tre-'). The first syllable ('hel-') is relatively unstressed, shifting the emphasis.
Syllables
hel — Open syllable, initial syllable.. lig — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. tre — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. kon — Open syllable, contains a long consonant.. gers — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. dag — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are often divided between vowels, creating open syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept within a syllable, unless they are particularly complex.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes, but with consideration for stress patterns.
- The pronunciation of the 'g' in 'kongers' can vary regionally.
- Some dialects might reduce the vowel /æ/ in 'hellig' to /e/.
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