svangerskapsavbrytelse
Syllables
svan-gers-kaps-av-bry-tel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈsvɑŋərskɑpsˌavˈbryːtəlse/
Stress
0001011
Morphemes
svanger + bryt + else
The word 'svangerskapsavbrytelse' is a complex Norwegian noun divided into seven syllables (svan-gers-kaps-av-bry-tel-se) following CV/CVC structure and maximizing onsets. Primary stress falls on the penult syllable. It's a compound word with roots in Old Norse, meaning 'abortion'.
Definitions
- 1
Termination of pregnancy; abortion.
Abortion, termination of pregnancy
“Hun valgte svangerskapsavbrytelse.”
“Debatten om svangerskapsavbrytelse er kompleks.”
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('bry-').
Syllables
svan — Open syllable, CV structure.. gers — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. kaps — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. av — Open syllable, CV structure.. bry — Open syllable, CV structure, long vowel.. tel — Open syllable, CV structure.. se — Open syllable, CV structure.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant onsets whenever possible.
CV/CVC Structure
Syllables generally follow a Consonant-Vowel (CV) or Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) structure.
- Complex consonant clusters are common in Norwegian and are handled by adhering to the CV/CVC rule.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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