kardiNALkollegium
Syllables
kar-di-NAL-kol-le-gium
Pronunciation
/karˈdɪnaːlˌkɔlːeɡiʊm/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
kardinal + kollegium
The word 'kardinalkollegium' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: kar-di-NAL-kol-le-gium. Stress falls on the third syllable (NAL). It's composed of the Latin-derived root 'kardinal' and suffix 'kollegium'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding consonant clusters.
Definitions
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College of Cardinals
College of Cardinals
“Kardinalkollegium møtes for å velge en ny pave.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (NAL). Norwegian generally stresses the second syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
kar — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. di — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. NAL — Stressed syllable, syllabic 'l'.. kol — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. le — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. gium — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end, palatalized 'g'.
Similar Words
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels unless a consonant cluster prevents it.
Stress Placement Rule
Stress typically falls on the second syllable in words of this length and structure.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
Consonants like 'l' can function as syllable nuclei when following a vowel and not part of a consonant cluster.
- Syllabic 'l' in 'NAL'. Palatalization of 'g' before 'i'. Minor regional variations in vowel quality.
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