nattverdssakrament
Syllables
natt-verds-sa-kra-ment
Pronunciation
/nɑtːˈvɛrdsːɑkrɑmɛnt/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
nattverdssakrament
The word 'nattverdssakrament' is a compound noun syllabified based on onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('verds'). The word consists of Germanic and Latin-derived morphemes. Syllable division is consistent across dialects, though vowel pronunciation may vary.
Definitions
- 1
The Christian sacrament of Holy Communion, commemorating the Last Supper.
Holy Communion, Sacrament
“Han deltok i nattverdssakramentet.”
“Nattverdssakramentet er en viktig del av gudstjenesten.”
syn:Herrens måltid
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('verds'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a compound, but in longer compounds, stress can shift. Here, the stress is on the second element of the compound.
Syllables
natt — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a final consonant. Onset is a single consonant.. verds — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, containing a short vowel and a geminate consonant cluster. Onset is a single consonant.. sa — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a single consonant. Onset is a single consonant.. kra — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster. Onset is a consonant cluster.. ment — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant cluster. Onset is a single consonant.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes including as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up based on sonority, with less sonorous consonants tending to be placed in the onset.
- Geminate consonants (tt, ss, kk) are treated as part of the preceding syllable.
- Vowel quality can vary slightly depending on dialect.
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