postsparebankbok
Syllables
post-spa-re-bank-bok
Pronunciation
/pɔstˈspɑːrəˌbɑŋkbɔk/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
post + spare + bok
The Norwegian word 'postsparebankbok' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: post-spa-re-bank-bok. Stress falls on 'spare'. The division follows rules maximizing onsets and allowing permissible consonant clusters. It consists of a prefix ('post'), two roots ('spare', 'bank'), and a suffix ('bok').
Definitions
- 1
A savings account passbook issued by a post office bank.
Post office savings bank passbook
“Jeg må oppdatere min postsparebankbok.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('spare').
Syllables
post — Open syllable, CV structure.. spa — Closed syllable, CCV structure.. re — Open syllable, CV structure.. bank — Closed syllable, CCVC structure.. bok — Closed syllable, CVC structure.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllable division prioritizes placing consonants at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Consonant-Vowel (CV) Structure
Basic syllable structure rule; syllables generally follow a CV pattern.
Permissible Consonant Clusters
Norwegian allows certain consonant clusters (e.g., 'sp', 'bɑŋk') as onsets or codas.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
- The word is a fixed compound noun, so syllable division and stress remain consistent.
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