motstandsbevegelse
Syllables
mot-stands-be-ve-gel-se
Pronunciation
/mɔtˈstɑnsbəˈveɡelse/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
mot- + stands- + -bevegelse
The word 'motstandsbevegelse' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: mot-stands-be-ve-gel-se. It follows Norwegian syllable division rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It consists of a prefix 'mot-', root 'stands-', and suffix '-bevegelse'.
Definitions
- 1
A collective organized effort to oppose a governing power or policy.
Resistance movement
“Den norske motstandsbevegelsen kjempet mot nazistene.”
“Han var aktiv i motstandsbevegelsen under krigen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ve'). The first syllable ('mot') receives a weaker stress.
Syllables
mot — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed (weakly).. stands — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster 'st'.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. ve — Open syllable, stressed.. gel — Closed syllable.. se — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'st' in 'stands'.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Penultimate Stress
Words of this length are typically stressed on the second-to-last syllable.
- The 'st' cluster in 'motstands' could be analyzed differently in very rapid speech, but the presented division is standard.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel realization but not syllabification.
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