religionsvitenskap
Syllables
re-li-gions-vit-en-skap
Pronunciation
/rɛ.lɪ.ɡjɔns.vɪ.tɛn.skap/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
re- + ligion + -svitenskap
The Norwegian word 'religionsvitenskap' is a compound noun meaning 'religion science'. It is syllabified as re-li-gions-vit-en-skap, with primary stress on the second syllable. The word is composed of a Latin-derived prefix and root, combined with a Norwegian suffix. Syllable division follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
The study of religion.
Religion science
“Hun studerer religionsvitenskap på universitetet.”
“Religionsvitenskap er et viktig fag.”
syn:Religionsstudier
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('li'). Norwegian stress is generally predictable, but can shift in longer compounds.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable.. li — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. gions — Closed syllable, contains the palatalized 'j' sound.. vit — Open syllable.. en — Open syllable.. skap — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compounds are often syllabified as if they were separate words initially.
- The 'j' sound /j/ can be challenging for non-native speakers.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowels, but the syllable division remains consistent.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.