håndballinteresse
Syllables
hånd-ball-in-te-res-se
Pronunciation
/hɔnːbɑlɪnˈtɛrɛsːə/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
hånd + ball + interesse
The word 'håndballinteresse' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: hånd-ball-in-te-res-se. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('re'). The division follows Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus. It's composed of a prefix 'hånd', a root 'ball', and a suffix 'interesse'.
Definitions
- 1
Interest in the sport of handball.
Handball interest
“Han har stor håndballinteresse.”
“Håndballinteresse øker i Norge.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('re'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
hånd — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a nasal consonant.. ball — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. in — Closed syllable, containing a vowel surrounded by consonants.. te — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. res — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. se — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division generally favors creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel, which serves as the nucleus.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter the syllable division.
- The potential for debate regarding the openness/closedness of the 'in' syllable, but the clear pronunciation supports a closed syllable.
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