storhetsperiode
Syllables
stor-hets-pe-ri-o-de
Pronunciation
/stɔrˈhetsˌpæːɾiɔdɛ/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
stor + hets + periode
The Norwegian word 'storhetsperiode' is a compound noun meaning 'period of greatness'. It is divided into six syllables: stor-hets-pe-ri-o-de, with primary stress on 'hets'. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and avoiding syllable-final consonant clusters. The word is morphologically composed of 'stor' (great), 'hets' (intensity), and 'periode' (period).
Definitions
- 1
A period of great power, achievement, or glory.
Period of greatness
“Den norske vikingtiden var en storhetsperiode.”
“Selskapet opplevde en storhetsperiode på 1990-tallet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('hets').
Syllables
stor — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. hets — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel, primary stress.. pe — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ri — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. o — Open syllable, vowel only.. de — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after vowels followed by consonants.
Avoid Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Syllable division attempts to avoid leaving consonant clusters at the end of a syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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