supertungvektsklasse
Syllables
su-per-tung-vekts-klasse
Pronunciation
/ˈsuːpərˌtʊŋvɛktsˌklasːə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
super- + tung- + -klasse
The word 'supertungvektsklasse' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: su-per-tung-vekts-klasse. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('per'). Syllabification follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel break, common in Norwegian phonology. The word consists of a Latin-derived prefix, Old Norse roots, and a German/Latin suffix.
Definitions
- 1
A division or category in sports for the heaviest competitors.
Super heavyweight class
“Han vant i supertungvektsklasse.”
“Mesterskapet i supertungvektsklasse ble spennende.”
ant:Lettvektsklasse
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('per').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable.. per — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. tung — Closed syllable.. vekts — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. klasse — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Break
Syllables are generally divided before vowels.
- The compound nature of the word increases its length and complexity.
- Consonant cluster '-vekts-' is common in Norwegian.
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