superstorslalåm
Syllables
su-per-stor-sla-låm
Pronunciation
/ˈsʉːpərˌstɔːɾsˌlɑːlɔm/
Stress
10101
Morphemes
super- + stor- + slalåm
The word *superstorslalåm* is a Norwegian compound noun divided into five syllables: su-per-stor-sla-låm. The primary stress falls on 'stor'. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and avoidance of complex codas. It consists of a Latin prefix, an Old Norse root, and a French-derived root.
Definitions
- 1
A type of alpine skiing characterized by wide, sweeping turns between gates.
Super-giant slalom
“Han vant superstorslalåm-rennet.”
“Hun er en ekspert i superstorslalåm.”
syn:storslalåmant:slalåm
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'stor' syllable. Secondary stress on 'super'. The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, onset consonant /s/, vowel /ʉ/.. per — Open syllable, onset consonant /p/, vowel /ɛ/, coda consonant /r/.. stor — Open syllable, consonant cluster /st/, vowel /ɔː/, coda consonant /r/. Primary stressed syllable.. sla — Open syllable, onset consonant /sl/, vowel /ɑː/.. låm — Open syllable, onset consonant /l/, diphthong /ɔm/.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonants are grouped with the following vowel to maximize the syllable onset.
Avoidance of Coda Clusters
Complex consonant clusters at the end of syllables are avoided.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable generally contains a vowel sound.
- The compound nature of the word influences the stress pattern.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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