overensstemming
The word 'overensstemming' is divided into five syllables: o-ver-ens-stem-ming. It consists of a prefix 'over', a combining form 'ens', a root 'stemm', and a suffix 'ing'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ens'). Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding syllable-final consonant clusters.
Definitions
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Agreement, correspondence, harmony.
Agreement
“Det er en overensstemming mellom partene.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('ens'), secondary stress on the fifth syllable ('stem').
Syllables
o — Open syllable, single vowel.. ver — Closed syllable, consonant onset and coda.. ens — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset and coda.. stem — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset and coda.. ming — Closed syllable, consonant onset and coda.
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Syllables are formed to maximize the number of consonants in the onset position.
Avoiding Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Where possible, consonant clusters are broken up to avoid ending a syllable with a consonant cluster.
- Norwegian allows some flexibility in syllable division, particularly with consonant clusters.
- Dialectal variations in pronunciation may affect vowel realization but not syllable division.
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