middelklasseheim
Syllables
mid-del-klas-se-heim
Pronunciation
/ˈmɪdːəlˌklasːəˌhæɪm/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
middel, klasse, heim
The Norwegian word 'middelklasseheim' is a compound noun meaning 'middle-class home'. It is divided into five syllables: mid-del-klas-se-heim, with primary stress on the first syllable. The syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllabification.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('mid'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
mid — Open syllable, stressed.. del — Open syllable, unstressed.. klas — Open syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.. heim — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Stress on First Syllable
Compounds typically stress the first syllable.
- The 'ei' diphthong in 'heim' is a common feature of Norwegian pronunciation. Double consonants affect vowel length but not syllable structure.
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