rekordforbedring
Syllables
re-kord-for-bed-ring
Pronunciation
/rɛˈkɔɾfɔrˈbedɾɪŋ/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
for- + rekord + -bedring
The word 'rekordforbedring' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: re-kord-for-bed-ring. Stress falls on the second syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and permissible consonant codas. The word consists of a root ('rekord'), a prefix ('for-'), and a suffix ('-bedring').
Definitions
- 1
A significant improvement on a previous best result or achievement.
Record improvement
“Dette er en stor rekordforbedring.”
“Hun oppnådde en rekordforbedring i maraton.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the second syllable ('kord'), and a secondary stress on the fourth syllable ('bed'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words have secondary stresses.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, onset maximization.. kord — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. for — Open syllable, onset maximization.. bed — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. ring — Closed syllable, consonant coda.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets).
Consonant Coda Formation
Allows for permissible consonant clusters at the end of syllables (codas).
- Retroflexion of 'r' sounds is common but doesn't alter syllabification.
- Potential assimilation of 'd' in 'rekord' is a phonetic variation, not a syllabic one.
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