krokodilleskinn
The word 'krokodilleskinn' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: kro-ko-dil-le-skinn. Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division follows the onset-rhyme principle, maximizing onsets and respecting Norwegian phonotactics. The geminate consonants add syllable weight but do not alter the division.
Definitions
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Skin of a crocodile
Crocodile skin
“Hun kjøpte en veske laget av krokodilleskinn.”
“Krokodilleskinn er et dyrt materiale.”
syn:krokodillehud
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kro') as per Norwegian stress rules for compound nouns.
Syllables
kro — Open syllable, onset 'kr', rhyme 'o'. ko — Open syllable, onset 'k', rhyme 'o'. dil — Closed syllable, onset 'd', rhyme 'ilː', geminate 'lː'. le — Open syllable, onset 'l', rhyme 'e'. skinn — Closed syllable, onset 'sk', rhyme 'inn', geminate 'nː'
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Onset-Rhyme
Separates the initial consonants (onset) from the vowel and following consonants (rhyme).
Maximizing Onset
Includes as many consonants as possible in the onset, respecting Norwegian phonotactics.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants are ordered by sonority, with higher sonority sounds tending to be syllable nuclei.
- Geminate consonants ('ll' and 'nn') affect syllable weight but not division.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation do not affect syllable division.
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