pasjonshistorie
The Norwegian word 'pasjonshistorie' is divided into five syllables: pa-sjons-hi-sto-rie. The second syllable ('sjons') is stressed. The word is a compound noun derived from Latin and French roots, with an Old Norse genitive suffix. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles.
Definitions
- 1
The narrative account of the Passion of Christ.
Passion story, Passion history
“Presten leste pasjonshistorien under gudstjenesten.”
“Pasjonshistorien er sentral i kristen tro.”
syn:lidelseshistorie
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sjons'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, unstressed.. sjons — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. hi — Open syllable, unstressed.. sto — Open syllable, unstressed.. rie — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle.
- The 'j' sound is a glide and forms part of the onset.
- The 'sh' sound is a single phoneme and is part of the onset.
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