identifikasjonsmerke
Syllables
i-den-ti-fi-ka-sjons-mer-ke
Pronunciation
/ɪdɛntɪfɪˈkɑʃɔnsˈmær̥kə/
Stress
00001001
Morphemes
identifikasjons- + merke
The word 'identifikasjonsmerke' is a compound noun divided into eight syllables (i-den-ti-fi-ka-sjons-mer-ke). Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ka'). Syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel-initial syllables. The word is derived from Latin and Old Norse roots, meaning 'identification mark'.
Definitions
- 1
A mark or sign used for identification.
Identification mark
“Han viste frem sitt identifikasjonsmerke.”
“Fargen er et viktig identifikasjonsmerke.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ka'). Norwegian stress is generally predictable, falling on the first of two equally strong syllables.
Syllables
i — Open syllable, initial vowel.. den — Closed syllable, consonant after vowel.. ti — Open syllable, initial vowel.. fi — Open syllable, initial vowel.. ka — Open, stressed syllable, initial vowel.. sjons — Closed syllable, consonant cluster after vowel.. mer — Open syllable, initial vowel.. ke — Open syllable, initial vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllabification favors maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable).
Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables generally begin with a vowel.
Consonant After Vowel
A consonant following a vowel typically initiates a new syllable.
- The 'sj' cluster is a common feature of Norwegian and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.
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