interneringsleir
Syllables
in-ter-ne-rings-lei-r
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntɛrˈneːrɪŋsˌlɛiːr/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
internerings- + leir
The word 'interneringsleir' is a compound noun divided into six syllables (in-ter-ne-rings-lei-r) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the prefix/root 'internerings-' and the root 'leir'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric structure.
Definitions
- 1
A camp where people are detained, typically during wartime or political unrest.
Internment camp
“Under krigen ble mange jøder sendt til interneringsleirer.”
“Regjeringen vurderte å opprette en interneringsleir for mistenkte terrorister.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('leir').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. ter — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. ne — Open syllable, long vowel.. rings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset and coda.. lei — Open syllable, long vowel.. r — Syllabic consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are often treated as part of the onset or coda of a syllable.
- The 'rn' cluster is a common feature of Norwegian phonology.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of 'r' do not affect syllable division.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.