nattbordsskuffe
Syllables
nat-t-bor-ds-skuf-fe
Pronunciation
/ˈnɑtːbɔrdsˌskʉfːə/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
natt, bord + skuffe
The word 'nattbordsskuffe' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: nat-t-bor-ds-skuf-fe. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Norwegian rules of vowel nuclei and consonant cluster treatment. It is composed of Germanic roots and a suffix.
Definitions
- 1
A drawer in a nightstand.
Nightstand drawer
“Jeg fant nøklene mine i nattbordsskuffen.”
“Hun ryddet i nattbordsskuffen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('skuf').
Syllables
nat — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. t — Syllable with a single consonant.. bor — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ds — Closed syllable, consonant cluster acting as onset.. skuf — Closed syllable, consonant cluster acting as onset.. fe — Open syllable, vowel following a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus
Syllables are formed around a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are treated as single onsets when followed by a vowel.
Single Consonant Rule
Single consonants following a vowel typically form their own syllable.
- The short syllable 't' is a potential point of debate, but is phonetically distinct. Regional vowel variations exist but do not alter syllabification.
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