motstandskvinne
Syllables
mo-tstands-kvin-ne
Pronunciation
/muːtˈstɑnːskvɪnːə/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
mot- + stands- + -kvinne
The word 'motstandskvinne' is divided into four syllables: mo-tstands-kvin-ne. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'kvin-'. The morphemes consist of the prefix 'mot-', the root 'stands-', and the suffix '-kvinne'. Syllable division follows standard Norwegian rules based on onset-rhyme structure and consonant cluster handling.
Definitions
- 1
A woman who actively resists an occupying force or oppressive regime.
Resistance woman
“Hun var en modig motstandskvinne under krigen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'kvin-'.
Syllables
mo — Open syllable, onset 'm', rhyme 'uː'. tstands — Closed syllable, onset 't', rhyme 'stɑnːs'. kvin — Open, stressed syllable, onset 'kv', rhyme 'ɪnː'. ne — Open syllable, onset 'n', rhyme 'ə'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rhyme Structure
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rhyme (vowel and following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Handling
Pronounceable consonant clusters are generally maintained within a single syllable.
Open Syllable Preference
Norwegian favors open syllables (ending in a vowel).
- The 'st' cluster in 'tstands' is a common initial cluster and doesn't require separation.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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