kraftanstrengelse
Kraftanstrengelse is a compound noun meaning 'exertion of strength'. It is syllabified as kra-ft-an-stren-gel-se, with stress on the second syllable. The word is composed of two roots, a linking vowel, and a suffix. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel break rules.
Definitions
- 1
The exertion of strength; a forceful effort.
Exertion of strength, forceful effort.
“Han viste en enorm kraftanstrengelse for å vinne løpet.”
“Det krever en stor kraftanstrengelse å bestige dette fjellet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('an'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a compound word, but in longer compounds, stress can shift.
Syllables
kra — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'kr'. ft — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'ft'. an — Closed syllable, stressed syllable. stren — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'str'. gel — Closed syllable. se — Open syllable
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Break
Vowels typically separate syllables.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word is syllabified separately before being combined.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowels, but the syllable division remains consistent.
- The length of the compound word influences stress placement.
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