nasjonalbibliotek
Syllables
nas-jo-nal-bi-bli-o-tek
Pronunciation
/nɑˈɧɔːnɑlˌbɪbliɔˈtɛːk/
Stress
0100010
Morphemes
nasjo + bibli + tek
The word 'nasjonalbibliotek' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables (nas-jo-nal-bi-bli-o-tek) with primary stress on the second syllable. It's derived from Latin and Old Norse roots, and its syllable structure aligns with typical Norwegian compound noun patterns, maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The national library of Norway.
National Library
“Jeg besøkte Nasjonalbiblioteket i Oslo.”
“Nasjonalbiblioteket samler inn alle bøker utgitt i Norge.”
syn:Statsbibliotek
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sjo'). Norwegian stress generally falls on the first of two syllables or the second to last syllable in longer words.
Syllables
nas — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. jo — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. nal — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. bi — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. bli — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. o — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. tek — Closed syllable, consonant coda.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a permissible consonant cluster.
- The 'j' sound can have slight pronunciation variations, but consistently forms a syllable onset.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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