offiserskollega
Syllables
offi-sers-kol-le-ga
Pronunciation
/ɔfːiˈsæːɾskɔlːeɡa/
Stress
10100
Morphemes
offiser, kollega + -s-
The word 'offiserskollega' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: offi-sers-kol-le-ga. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules regarding open syllables and consonant clusters, with the 'rs' cluster being a notable feature.
Definitions
- 1
A fellow officer, a colleague of an officer.
Officer colleague
“Han er en respektert offiserskollega.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable ('offi'), secondary stress on 'kol'. The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
offi — Open syllable, primary stress.. sers — Closed syllable, contains 'rs' cluster.. kol — Open syllable, secondary stress.. le — Open syllable.. ga — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Vowels generally begin syllables.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Pronounceable consonant clusters are often kept within a single syllable.
Syllable Break After Short Vowel
Consonant clusters are often broken after a short vowel.
- The 'rs' cluster is a common edge case, but Norwegian prefers to keep it together in this instance.
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