holmenkollstafett
Syllables
hol-men-kol-l-staf-ett
Pronunciation
/hɔlmənkɔlːstafɛt/
Stress
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Morphemes
holmenkollstafett
The word 'holmenkollstafett' is a Norwegian compound noun divided into six syllables (hol-men-kol-l-staf-ett) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules. The word's structure is influenced by its compound nature and the presence of a geminate consonant.
Definitions
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The Holmenkollen Ski Festival relay race.
Holmenkollen Relay
“Vi så Holmenkollstafett på TV.”
“Holmenkollstafett er en viktig begivenhet i Norge.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tafett').
Syllables
hol — Open syllable with onset 'h', nucleus 'o', and coda 'l'.. men — Open syllable with onset 'm', nucleus 'e', and coda 'n'.. kol — Open syllable with onset 'k', nucleus 'o', and coda 'lː' (geminate consonant).. l — Syllabic consonant, functioning as a syllable nucleus.. staf — Open syllable with onset 'st', nucleus 'a', and coda 'f'.. ett — Open syllable with onset 'e', nucleus 't'.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Prioritizes forming syllables with as many initial consonants as possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Every syllable must have a vowel nucleus (or a syllabic consonant).
Syllabic Consonant
Consonants like 'l' and 'm' can function as syllable nuclei after a consonant.
- Geminate consonant 'lː' in 'kol'.
- Compound word structure.
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