innsamlingsbøsse
Syllables
in-nsam-lings-bøs-se
Pronunciation
/ɪnːsɑmˈlɪŋsbøsːə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
innsamlings- + bøsse
The Norwegian word 'innsamlingsbøsse' (collection box) is syllabified as in-nsam-lings-bøs-se, with primary stress on the second syllable. It's a compound noun formed from 'innsamling' and 'bøsse', following Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
A collection box, typically for charitable donations.
Collection box, donation box
“Vi fant en innsamlingsbøsse på butikken.”
“Hun la penger i innsamlingsbøssen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sam'). Norwegian typically stresses the first syllable of a compound, but longer compounds can have secondary stresses.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'n'. nsam — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ns'. lings — Closed syllable, nasal consonant 'ng'. bøs — Closed syllable, vowel 'ø'. se — Open syllable, final vowel
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Permissible consonant clusters are allowed, particularly at the beginning of syllables.
- Geminate consonants ('ss') contribute to syllable weight.
- The 'ns' cluster is a common feature of Norwegian phonology.
- The compound nature of the word influences the stress pattern.
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