supertungvekter
Syllables
su-per-tung-vek-ter
Pronunciation
/ˈsuːpərˌtʊŋveːktər/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
super- + tung- + vekter
The Norwegian word 'supertungvekter' (super heavyweight) is syllabified as su-per-tung-vek-ter, with stress on 'vek-'. It follows onset maximization and penultimate stress rules, and is composed of a Latin prefix and Germanic roots.
Definitions
- 1
A person of exceptionally large weight, especially in the context of boxing or wrestling.
Super heavyweight
“Han er en supertungvekter.”
“Kampen var mellom to supertungvektere.”
syn:Tungvektsmesterant:Lettvekter
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('vek-'). Norwegian generally follows a penultimate stress pattern.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. per — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. tung — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. vek — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant, primary stress.. ter — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
The primary stress generally falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are often treated as a single unit within the onset or coda of a syllable.
- The compound nature of the word.
- Potential regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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