svangersskapkurs
Syllables
svan-gers-skap-kurs
Pronunciation
/ˈsvɑŋərˌskɑːpˌkurs/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
svanger + svanger + skap-kurs
The word 'svangerskapskurs' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'childbirth preparation course'. It is divided into four syllables: 'svan-gers-skap-kurs', with stress on the third syllable ('skap'). The word is formed from the root 'svanger' (pregnant) and the suffixes '-skap' (state/condition) and '-kurs' (course).
Definitions
- 1
A course or class preparing expectant parents for childbirth.
Childbirth preparation course
“Vi meldte oss på et svangerskapskurs.”
“Svangerskapskurset var veldig nyttig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('skap'). Norwegian typically stresses the first syllable of compound nouns, but the weak initial element shifts the stress.
Syllables
svan — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster. Contains the root 'svanger'.. gers — Closed syllable, containing part of the root 'svanger'. Voiced consonant.. skap — Closed syllable, stressed syllable. Contains the suffix '-skap'.. kurs — Closed syllable, containing the suffix '-kurs'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'svan', 'skap').
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle, with sounds decreasing in sonority from the syllable peak outwards.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
- The word is a compound noun, and syllable division follows the rules for compound words in Norwegian.
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