størrelsesorden
Syllables
stør-rel-ses-or-den
Pronunciation
/ˈstœrːəlˌsɛsˌɔrdən/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
størrelse, orden + -s-
The Norwegian noun 'størrelsesorden' (order of magnitude) is divided into five syllables: stør-rel-ses-or-den, with stress on the first syllable. It's a compound word formed from 'størrelse' and 'orden', linked by the genitive '-s-'. Syllabification follows onset maximization principles.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('stør'). Norwegian stress is generally predictable, falling on the first syllable of a word or compound.
Syllables
stør — Open syllable, stressed.. rel — Closed syllable.. ses — Closed syllable.. or — Open syllable.. den — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors creating syllables with as many consonants in the onset as possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants within a syllable are ordered according to their sonority (loudness).
- The compound nature of the word influences the stress pattern.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' and vowels exist.
- The genitive '-s-' is a linking element and doesn't form a separate syllable on its own.
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