spellemannspris
The word 'spellemannspris' is a compound noun meaning 'Spellemann Prize'. It is divided into four syllables: spel-le-mann-spris, with primary stress on the first syllable. The word is composed of roots 'spelle' and 'mann' and the suffix 'pris'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset and coda maximization, avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
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The Spellemann Prize, the most prestigious music award in Norway.
Spellemann Prize
“Hun vant en Spellemannspris.”
“Spellemannsprisen er en viktig pris i norsk musikk.”
syn:Musikkpris
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('spel'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word.
Syllables
spel — Open syllable, stressed.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.. mann — Closed syllable, unstressed, geminate consonant.. spris — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset.
Coda Maximization
Syllables attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the coda.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left syllable-less.
Vowel-Centric
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
- Geminate consonants /lː/ and /nː/ are important for pronunciation but do not alter syllable division.
- Norwegian compound words generally retain stress on the first element.
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