overdragelsessum
Syllables
o-ver-dra-gel-ses-sum
Pronunciation
/ˈuːvərˌdrɑːɡɛlsɛˌsʉm/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
over + drag + else-ss-um
The word 'overdragelsessum' is a complex Norwegian noun divided into five syllables: o-ver-dra-gel-ses-sum. It's a compound word with Old Norse roots, meaning 'transfer sum'. Primary stress falls on the final syllable. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel separation.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sum'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress to the last element.
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, stressed.. dra- — Open syllable, unstressed.. gel- — Open syllable, unstressed.. ses- — Open syllable, unstressed.. sum — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'dr' in 'dra-').
Vowel Separation
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable (e.g., 'o-ver-').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone at the end of a syllable unless necessary (e.g., 'gel-ses').
- The 'ss' cluster is treated as a single consonant sound.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
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