språkinteressert
Syllables
språk-in-te-res-sert
Pronunciation
/spɾɔkɪntɛˈɾɛsːɛrt/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
inter + språk + -ert
The word 'språkinteressert' is divided into five syllables: språk-in-te-res-sert. It's a compound adjective with Latin and Old Norse roots, stressed on the third syllable ('res'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak, avoiding syllable-final consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Interested in languages; having an interest in languages.
Language-interested, linguistically inclined.
“Hun er språkinteressert og studerer flere språk.”
“En språkinteressert person vil ofte være åpen for nye kulturer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('res'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of the root word in compounds, but the compound structure shifts the stress.
Syllables
språk — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. in — Closed syllable, onset consonant.. te — Open syllable, onset consonant.. res — Stressed, closed syllable, long vowel.. sert — Closed syllable, onset consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Avoid Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Break up consonant clusters to avoid ending a syllable with multiple consonants where possible.
- The 'spr' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster and is generally treated as a single onset.
- The 'rt' cluster is also common and is usually divided as shown.
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