naturforståelse
Syllables
na-tur-for-stå-el-se
Pronunciation
/naˈtʉːrfɔʂˈtɔːˌelsə/
Stress
010100
Morphemes
for + natur/stå + else
The word 'naturforståelse' is divided into six syllables: na-tur-for-stå-el-se. Stress falls on 'for'. It's a compound noun formed from 'natur' (nature), 'for-' (intensifier), 'stå' (to understand), and '-else' (result). Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and requiring a vowel nucleus in each syllable.
Definitions
- 1
The understanding of nature; natural science.
Nature understanding / Comprehension of nature
“Han har en dyp naturforståelse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for'). Norwegian stress is generally on the first syllable, but suffixes can shift it.
Syllables
na — Open syllable, simple vowel nucleus.. tur — Closed syllable, vowel length considered.. for — Open syllable, vowel nucleus followed by a consonant.. stå — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. el — Open syllable, simple vowel nucleus.. se — Open syllable, simple vowel nucleus.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing
Consonants are arranged in order of decreasing sonority within the onset and coda.
- Potential reduction of 'r' in rapid speech.
- Standard Bokmål pronunciation is used as the basis for analysis.
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