kjærlighetshistorie
Syllables
kjær-li-ghet-s-hi-sto-ri-e
Pronunciation
/ˈçæːrlɪˌɡheːtsˌhɪstɔˈriːə/
Stress
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Morphemes
kjær, historie + -lig-het
The word 'kjærlighetshistorie' is a compound noun divided into eight syllables: kjær-li-ghet-s-hi-sto-ri-e. The primary stress falls on the 'hi' syllable. Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle, avoids breaking diphthongs, and considers the grammatical function of the genitive 's'.
Definitions
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A love story
Love story
“Hun elsker å lese kjærlighetshistorier.”
“Filmen er en gripende kjærlighetshistorie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'hi' syllable of 'historie'. Norwegian has tonal accents, but this doesn't affect syllable division.
Syllables
kjær — Open syllable, onset 'ç', rime 'æːr'. Contains a diphthong.. li — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'ɪ'.. ghet — Open syllable, onset 'ɡ', rime 'heːt'. 'gh' is realized as /ɡ/.. s — Syllable consisting of only a consonant. Functions as a linking element.. hi — Open syllable, onset 'h', rime 'ɪ'. Primary stressed syllable.. sto — Open syllable, onset 'st', rime 'ɔ'.. ri — Open syllable, onset 'r', rime 'iː'.. e — Open syllable, consisting of only a vowel. Schwa sound.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around an onset and a rime.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Sounds are ordered from more to less sonorous within a syllable.
Avoid Breaking Diphthongs
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
- The 'gh' sound can be reduced in rapid speech, but doesn't affect syllabification.
- The genitive 's' is treated as a separate syllable due to its grammatical function.
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