sjumannsfotball
The word 'sjumannsfotball' is divided into four syllables: sju-manns-fot-ball. It consists of a numeral prefix 'sju', the root 'mann', and the suffix 'sfotball' derived from English 'football'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fot'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
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Seven-a-side football
Seven-a-side football
“Vi spiller sjumannsfotball hver sommer.”
“Sjumannsfotball er populært blant ungdom.”
ant:Fotball
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fot').
Syllables
sju — Open syllable, initial stress potential.. manns — Closed syllable, part of the root morpheme.. fot — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ball — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters (like 'sj' and 'mns') are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form a permissible cluster.
- The 'sj' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- The genitive '-s-' can be weakly pronounced or elided in rapid speech, but remains orthographically present.
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