ikkevoldsforsvar
Syllables
ik-ke-volds-for-svar
Pronunciation
/ˈɪkːə ˈvɔldsˌfɔʂvɑɾ/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
ikke- + volds- + forsvar
ikke-voldsforsvar is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'non-violent defense'. It's syllabified as ik-ke-volds-for-svar, with stress on the final syllable. Syllable division follows maximizing onsets and vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
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Non-violent defense
Non-violent defense
“Ikke-voldsforsvar er en viktig strategi i mange konflikter.”
“Gruppen praktiserer ikke-voldsforsvar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable, 'svar'.
Syllables
ik — Closed syllable, short vowel.. ke — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. volds — Closed syllable, short vowel.. for — Open syllable, short vowel.. svar — Closed syllable, long vowel, primary stress.
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Norwegian favors placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel After Consonant
When a vowel follows a consonant, it typically forms a new syllable.
- Compound nature of the word influences syllable division.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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