selskapsantrekk
The word 'selskapsantrekk' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: sel-skap-san-trekk. Stress falls on the third syllable. It consists of the prefix 'selskap' and the root 'antrekk', with syllabification following Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
A formal outfit worn to a company event or social gathering.
Company outfit, formal attire
“Hun valgte et elegant selskapsantrekk.”
“Han trengte et nytt selskapsantrekk til julebordet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('san').
Syllables
sel — Open syllable, initial syllable.. skap — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. san — Open, stressed syllable.. trekk — Closed syllable, geminate consonant coda.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure generally follows the sonority sequencing principle.
- The 'sk' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster.
- The geminate 'kk' in 'trekk' affects syllable weight but doesn't alter syllabification.
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