storkenebbfamilie
Syllables
stor-ke-neb-bf-a-mi-lie
Pronunciation
/ˈstɔrkənɛbːfɑmiːliə/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
stork-enebb-familie
The word 'storkenebbfamilie' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: stor-ke-neb-bf-a-mi-lie. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus. The 'b' in 'bf' is often devoiced.
Definitions
- 1
A family or group of birds characterized by having bills similar to those of storks.
Stork-billed family
“Storkenebbfamilien inkluderer flere arter med lange, spisse nebb.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lie')
Syllables
stor — Open syllable, onset cluster 'st'. ke — Open syllable, simple onset. neb — Open syllable, simple onset. bf — Closed syllable, complex onset 'bf'. a — Open syllable, simple onset. mi — Open syllable, simple onset, long vowel. lie — Open syllable, simple onset
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximizing Onsets
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Complex consonant clusters are resolved by assigning consonants to the onset of the following syllable if possible.
- The 'b' in 'bf' is often devoiced in Norwegian due to the following voiceless consonant 'f'.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.