selvmordskandidat
Syllables
sel-vmor-ds-kan-di-dat
Pronunciation
/sɛlvmɔrdsˈkandɪdat/
Stress
000111
Morphemes
selv + mord + skandidat
The Norwegian word 'selvmordskandidat' is a compound noun meaning 'suicide candidate'. It is syllabified as sel-vmor-ds-kan-di-dat, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization and vowel-first division, typical of Norwegian phonology.
Definitions
- 1
A person considered to be at high risk of suicide; a suicide candidate.
Suicide candidate
“Han ble vurdert som en selvmordskandidat.”
“Hjelpelinjen mottar mange samtaler fra selvmordskandidater.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('kan').
Syllables
sel — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. vmor — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ds — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. kan — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. di — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. dat — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-First Syllable Division
Syllables generally begin with a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left isolated at the end of a syllable if they can be part of an onset.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries, but syllable division is based on phonological structure.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the realization of certain vowels or consonant clusters, but the core syllable division remains consistent.
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