orddelingspunkt
Syllables
ord-de-lings-punkt
Pronunciation
/ɔɾˈdɛːlɪŋsˌpʊŋkt/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
ord, dele, punkt + -ings
The Norwegian word 'orddelingspunkt' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: ord-de-lings-punkt. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('de'). Syllable division follows rules based on vowel length and consonant clusters. The word consists of multiple roots ('ord', 'dele', 'punkt') and a nominalizing suffix ('-ings').
Definitions
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A punctuation mark used to separate syllables in a word (e.g., in dictionaries).
Word division point
“Ordboken viser orddelingspunktet tydelig.”
“The dictionary shows the word division point clearly.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('de'). Norwegian stress is generally weaker than in English, but 'de' is noticeably more prominent.
Syllables
ord — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a single consonant.. de — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a single consonant.. lings — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. punkt — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Following Division
Syllables are divided after short and long vowels.
Consonant Cluster Division
Syllables are divided before consonant clusters.
- Potential for slight variation in pronunciation of 'lings' (ling-s vs. lings).
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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