håndskriftsamling
Syllables
hånd-skrift-sam-ling
Pronunciation
/hɔnːskɾɪftˈsamliŋ/
Stress
0010
Morphemes
hånd + skrift + sam-ling
håndskriftsamling is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'collection of manuscripts'. It's syllabified as hånd-skrift-sam-ling, with stress on 'sam'. The word is composed of 'hånd-', 'skrift-', 'sam-', and '-ling'. Syllable structure reflects Norwegian's preference for maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
A collection of manuscripts
Collection of manuscripts
“Universitetsbiblioteket har en stor håndskriftsamling.”
“Forskere studerer håndskriftsamlingen for å finne nye kilder.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'sam' (1). The other syllables are unstressed (0).
Syllables
hånd — Open syllable, potentially with a silent 'd' depending on dialect.. skrift — Closed syllable with a complex onset ('skr').. sam — Open syllable.. ling — Closed syllable with a nasal coda ('ng').
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel sound as its nucleus.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- The 'd' in 'hånd' can be silent or weakly pronounced depending on dialect. Regional vowel variations may occur.
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