introduksjonsbrev
Syllables
in-tro-duks-jons-brev
Pronunciation
/ɪntɾɔˈdʊksjɔnsbɾɛv/
Stress
0 1 0 0 0
Morphemes
introduk- + brev + -sjons-
The Norwegian word 'introduksjonsbrev' (letter of introduction) is divided into five syllables: in-tro-duks-jons-brev. Stress falls on 'duks'. The word is morphologically complex, with Latin-derived prefixes and suffixes combined with a native Norwegian root. Syllabification follows standard Norwegian rules, prioritizing vowel-based division and onset maximization.
Definitions
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A letter of introduction.
Letter of introduction
“Jeg sendte et introduksjonsbrev til direktøren.”
“Hun vedla et introduksjonsbrev til søknaden sin.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('duks'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress to the first element of the second word.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tro — Closed syllable.. duks — Closed syllable, potential for division at 'du-ks' but 'duks' is more common.. jons — Closed syllable.. brev — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllable division occurs before a vowel.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together to form onsets whenever possible.
- The 'duks' syllable is potentially ambiguous, but 'duks' is the more common pronunciation.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation are minor and do not significantly affect syllabification.
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