mellomvektsklasse
Syllables
mel-lom-vekts-klas-se
Pronunciation
/mɛlːɔmˈvɛktsˌklasːə/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
mellom + vekt + klasse
The word 'mellomvektsklasse' is a compound noun syllabified as mel-lom-vekts-klas-se, with primary stress on 'vekts'. It consists of the prefix 'mellom', root 'vekt', and suffix 'klasse', following Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
A division or category of weight, specifically referring to the middle weight range.
Middleweight class
“Han kjempet i mellomvektsklasse.”
“Bokseren vant i mellomvektsklasse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'vekts'. The prefix 'mellom' is considered a weak syllable, shifting the stress.
Syllables
mel — Open syllable, initial consonant, stressed (weakly).. lom — Open syllable, initial consonant, unstressed.. vekts — Closed syllable, initial consonant, primary stressed.. klas — Closed syllable, initial consonant, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, final vowel, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'vekts' and 'klasse'.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel, forming the syllable's nucleus.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are generally syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The 'j' sound in 'mellom' does not affect the syllable division.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter the syllabification.
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