multihandicappa
Syllables
mul-ti-han-di-cap-pa
Pronunciation
/mʊltiˈhɑndɪˌkɑpːa/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
multi- + handi- + -cappa
The Norwegian word 'multihandicappa' is divided into six syllables (mul-ti-han-di-cap-pa) with primary stress on the first syllable. It's a noun composed of a Latin prefix ('multi-'), root ('handi-'), and a scientific suffix ('-cappa'). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules.
Definitions
- 1
A condition characterized by the presence of multiple disabilities.
Multiple disabilities
“Barnet har en alvorlig multihandicappa.”
“Spesialpedagogikken må tilpasses barn med multihandicappa.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('mul-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word.
Syllables
mul — Open syllable, stressed, onset consonant cluster.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed, simple onset.. han — Open syllable, unstressed, simple onset.. di — Open syllable, unstressed, simple onset.. cap — Closed syllable, unstressed, onset consonant cluster.. pa — Open syllable, unstressed, simple onset.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel as Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure follows a sonority hierarchy.
- The word is a relatively recent loanword, leading to potential pronunciation variations.
- The double 'p' in '-cappa' is a minor point of potential variation but doesn't affect syllabification.
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