idrettshøgskole
Syllables
id-rett-shøg-sko-le
Pronunciation
/ɪˈdrɛtːʃœɡskɔːlɛ/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
idrett, shøg, skole + s
The word 'idrettshøgskole' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: id-rett-shøg-sko-le. Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division follows the rules of maximizing onsets and centering syllables around vowels. The word consists of multiple roots with Germanic origins.
Definitions
- 1
A college or university specializing in physical education and sports science.
College of Physical Education
“Hun studerer ved idrettshøgskolen i Oslo.”
“Idrettshøgskolen tilbyr en rekke kurs.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('idrett'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word.
Syllables
id — Open syllable, onset 'd'. rett — Closed syllable, geminate consonant 'tt'. shøg — Open syllable, complex onset 'sh'. sko — Open syllable, complex onset 'sk'. le — Closed syllable, onset 'l'
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centered Syllables
Syllables are formed around a vowel sound.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of a syllable.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants are treated as part of the following syllable.
- Norwegian allows for complex consonant clusters. Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but generally do not affect syllable division.
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