kolonialhandler
Syllables
ko-lo-ni-al-han-dler
Pronunciation
/kɔˈlɔːniˌɑːlhanːdələr/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
koloni + handler + al
The Norwegian word 'kolonialhandler' (colonial merchant) is divided into six syllables: ko-lo-ni-al-han-dler. Stress falls on the second syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Latin-derived prefix, a Germanic suffix, and an Old Norse root. Syllable division follows the rule of dividing before vowels and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A person who trades in colonial goods; a colonial merchant.
Colonial merchant
“Den gamle kolonialhandleren hadde et stort utvalg av krydder.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('lo'). Norwegian generally stresses the penult.
Syllables
ko — Open syllable, initial syllable.. lo — Open syllable, stressed.. ni — Open syllable.. al — Open syllable.. han — Open syllable.. dler — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable Division
Syllable division occurs before each vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters, especially at the end of syllables, are generally maintained within the syllable.
- The 'dl' cluster is common and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
- Vowel length variations in some dialects do not affect syllable division.
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