iakttagelsesevne
Syllables
ia-ktt-a-gel-se-sev-ne
Pronunciation
/ˈɪɑkːtɑɡˌelsɛˌsevnə/
Stress
1000100
Morphemes
iakttagelse + evne
The word 'iakttagelsesevne' is a Norwegian noun meaning 'observational ability'. It is divided into seven syllables: ia-ktt-a-gel-se-sev-ne, with primary stress on the second syllable. It's a compound word built from 'iakttagelse' (observation) and 'evne' (ability). Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
The ability to observe carefully.
Observational ability
“Han viste stor iakttagelsesevne.”
“Politiet roste vitnets iakttagelsesevne.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('iakttag'). Norwegian stress generally falls on the first syllable of a word or compound, but can shift in longer compounds.
Syllables
ia — Open syllable, vowel onset.. ktt — Closed syllable, maximizing onset consonant cluster, geminate consonant.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. gel — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. se — Open syllable, vowel onset.. sev — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ne — Open syllable, vowel onset.
Word Parts
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Vowel Onset
A single vowel typically forms a syllable.
Maximizing Onset
Consonant clusters are maximized at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable.
- Geminate consonant 'tt' can be simplified in colloquial speech.
- Compound structure influences stress patterns.
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