skapelesberetning
Syllables
skap-e-les-ber-et-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈskɑːpˌeːlɛsˌbɛːɾɛtˌniŋ/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
skap + else-s-beretning
The word 'skapelsesberetning' is a compound noun meaning 'creation story'. It is divided into six syllables: skap-e-les-ber-et-ning, with primary stress on the second syllable. The syllable division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The word is morphologically complex, built from roots and suffixes of Old Norse origin.
Definitions
- 1
A narrative account of the origin of the world or universe, often with religious or mythological significance.
Creation story
“Mange kulturer har sin egen skapelsesberetning.”
“Bibelen inneholder en kjent skapelsesberetning.”
syn:skapingshistorie
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('e'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress to the second element.
Syllables
skap — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster /sk/, vowel /ɑː/.. e — Open syllable, vowel /eː/.. les — Open syllable, onset consonant /l/, vowel /ɛ/.. ber — Open syllable, onset consonant /b/, vowel /ɛː/, approximant /ɾ/.. et — Closed syllable, onset consonant /ɛ/, vowel /t/.. ning — Closed syllable, onset consonant /n/, vowel /iŋ/
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound, forming the syllable nucleus.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a permissible consonant cluster.
- Norwegian allows some flexibility in syllable division, particularly with consonant clusters.
- The stress pattern can be influenced by the compound nature of the word.
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