nittenhundretall
Syllables
nit-ten-hun-dret-all
Pronunciation
/ˈnɪtːənˌhʊnːrɛˌtɑlː/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
nitten, hundre, tall
The word *nittenhundretall* is a compound numeral divided into five syllables: nit-ten-hun-dret-all. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centricity. The double consonants are important for pronunciation.
Definitions
- 1
Nineteen hundred
Nineteen hundred
“Året nittenhundretall og tjuefire var et viktig år.”
“Han vant nittenhundretall kroner.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-retall'). Norwegian generally stresses the penultimate syllable in words of this length and structure.
Syllables
nit — Open syllable, initial consonant, short vowel.. ten — Open syllable, initial consonant, short vowel.. hun — Open syllable, initial consonant, short vowel.. dret — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, short vowel.. all — Closed syllable, initial consonant, long vowel.
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Penultimate Stress
Words of this length and structure typically stress the penultimate syllable.
- The double consonants (tt, dd, ll) are crucial for pronunciation and syllable weight.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might exist, but the core syllable division remains consistent.
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