hemmelighetskremmer
Syllables
hem-me-li-ghets-krem-mer
Pronunciation
/hɛmːəˈlɪɡhetskɾɛmːər/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
hem- + kremmer + -melighets-
The word 'hemmelighetskremmer' is divided into six syllables (hem-me-li-ghets-krem-mer) with primary stress on the third syllable ('li'). It's a compound noun formed from a prefix ('hem-'), root ('kremmer'), and a complex suffix ('-melighets-'). Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric structure.
Definitions
- 1
A person who deals in secrets; a secret-keeper, often in a negative sense.
Secret-keeper, secret trader.
“Han var en kjent hemmelighetskremmer i byen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('li').
Syllables
hem — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster permissible.. me — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. li — Open syllable, primary stress.. ghets — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel and consonant.. krem — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant cluster.. mer — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create permissible onsets and codas.
- Double consonants (mm, rr) affect syllable weight but don't change syllable division.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter the perceived syllable boundaries, but the core division remains consistent.
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