herreeekviperingsforretning
Syllables
her-ree-ek-vi-pe-rings-for-ret-ning
Pronunciation
/hɛrːeˈekviːpɛriŋsˌfɔrːɛtnɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
herre- + ekviper- + -ings
The word 'herreekviperingsforretning' is a compound noun meaning 'men's clothing store'. It is divided into nine syllables, with primary stress on the first syllable ('her-'). The syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing onsets and vowel nuclei. The word is composed of a prefix ('herre-'), a root ('ekviper-'), and suffixes ('-ings', '-forretning').
Definitions
- 1
A store specializing in clothing and accessories for men.
Gentlemen's outfitters, men's clothing store
“Jeg kjøpte en ny dress på herreekviperingsforretningen.”
“Han jobber i en herreekviperingsforretning i sentrum.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable ('her-'). Secondary stress on the fifth syllable ('vi-'). Remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
her — Open syllable, stressed, with a long vowel.. ree — Open syllable, with a long vowel.. ek — Closed syllable, short vowel.. vi — Open syllable, with a long vowel, secondary stress.. pe — Open syllable, short vowel.. rings — Closed syllable, short vowel.. for — Open syllable, long vowel.. ret — Open syllable, short vowel.. ning — Closed syllable, short vowel.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllabification prioritizes placing consonants at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which serves as the nucleus.
- The 'kv' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- Long vowels influence syllable weight and stress.
- Compound words can exhibit secondary stress.
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