kvinneskikkelse
Syllables
kvin-nes-kik-kel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈkvɪnːəˌʃɪkːəlse/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
kvinne + skikk + else
The Norwegian word 'kvinneskikkelse' is divided into five syllables: kvin-nes-kik-kel-se, with stress on the second syllable. It's a compound noun derived from Old Norse roots, and its syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
A female figure; a woman's form or shape.
Woman figure, female form
“Kunstneren malte en vakker kvinneskikkelse.”
“Silhuetten viste en slank kvinneskikkelse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('nes'). Norwegian generally stresses the penult (second-to-last syllable).
Syllables
kvin — Open syllable, onset 'kv'. nes — Closed syllable, stressed. kik — Open syllable, onset 'sk'. kel — Open syllable. se — Open syllable
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
The primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable unless other factors intervene.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
- The word is a compound noun, but the standard syllabification rules apply consistently.
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