hverdagsantrekk
Syllables
hver-dags-an-trekk
Pronunciation
/ˈhærvdɑɡsanʈrɛkː/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
hver- + dags- + antrekk
The Norwegian word 'hverdagsantrekk' (everyday outfit) is divided into four syllables: hver-dags-an-trekk. Stress falls on the second syllable ('dags-'). Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak, with a compound structure derived from Old Norse roots.
Definitions
- 1
Everyday outfit; the clothes one typically wears for daily activities.
Everyday outfit
“Jeg trenger et nytt hverdagsantrekk.”
“Hun valgte et komfortabelt hverdagsantrekk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('dags-'). Norwegian has a weak stress system, but this syllable is slightly more prominent.
Syllables
hver — Open syllable, onset 'hv', vowel peak 'e'. dags — Closed syllable, onset 'd', vowel peak 'a', coda 'gs'. an — Open syllable, onset 'a', vowel peak 'n'. trekk — Closed syllable, onset 'tr', vowel peak 'e', coda 'kk'
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure generally follows a sonority hierarchy.
- The 'kk' in 'antrekk' is a geminate consonant, affecting syllable duration but not division.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation do not affect syllable division.
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