katastrofeøvelse
Syllables
ka-tas-tro-fe-ø-vel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑːtɑstroːfœˌøːvelse/
Stress
0100100
Morphemes
katastrofe + øvelse
The word 'katastrofeøvelse' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: ka-tas-tro-fe-ø-vel-se. Stress falls on the second syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and requiring a vowel nucleus in each syllable. The word consists of a Greek-derived root 'katastrofe' and an Old Norse suffix 'øvelse'.
Definitions
- 1
A practice or simulation designed to prepare for a disaster.
Disaster exercise
“Vi deltok i en katastrofeøvelse på skolen.”
“Sykehuset gjennomførte en katastrofeøvelse for å teste beredskapen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('tas'). Norwegian generally stresses the penult.
Syllables
ka — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tas — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. tro — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. fe — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ø — Open syllable, single vowel.. vel — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. se — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian favors placing consonants at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Penultimate Stress
Stress generally falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- The 'ø' vowel requires careful pronunciation but doesn't affect syllabification.
- The compound nature of the word doesn't alter the basic syllabification rules.
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