overtrekksbukse
Syllables
o-ver-trekks-buk-se
Pronunciation
/ˈoːvərˌtrɛksˈbuksə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
over- + trekk- + -s
The Norwegian word 'overtrekksbukse' (waterproof trousers) is divided into five syllables: o-ver-trekks-buk-se. Stress falls on 'trekks'. It's a compound noun formed from 'over-', 'trekk-', '-s', and 'bukse', following standard Norwegian syllabification rules based on vowel peaks and morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Waterproof trousers worn over other clothes, typically for outdoor activities.
Overalls, waterproof trousers, rain pants
“Jeg tok med meg overtrekksbukser på tur.”
“Hun hadde på seg overtrekksbukser og regnjakke.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('trekks'), typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
o — Open syllable, vowel peak.. ver — Open syllable, vowel peak.. trekks — Closed syllable, vowel peak, consonant cluster 'ks'. buk — Closed syllable, vowel peak.. se — Open syllable, vowel peak.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Onset-Rime
Syllables are structured around an onset and a rime.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification follows morphemic boundaries.
- The 'ks' cluster in 'trekks' is a common feature and doesn't affect syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not alter the syllable division.
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