svømmeopplæring
Syllables
svøm-me-opp-læ-ring
Pronunciation
/ˈsʋømːəʊ̯pːlɛːrɪŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
opp + svømme + læring
The word 'svømmeopplæring' is a compound noun meaning 'swimming instruction'. It is divided into five syllables: svøm-me-opp-læ-ring, with stress on the 'opp' syllable. The word is formed from the root 'svømme' (to swim), the prefix 'opp' (up/thoroughly), and the suffix 'læring' (learning/instruction). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllabification.
Definitions
- 1
Swimming instruction; the process of teaching someone how to swim.
Swimming instruction
“Han fikk god svømmeopplæring i barndommen.”
“Vi tilbyr svømmeopplæring for alle aldre.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable, 'opp'
Syllables
svøm — Open syllable, root of the word.. me — Closed syllable, part of the root.. opp — Closed, stressed syllable, prefix.. læ — Open syllable, part of the suffix.. ring — Closed syllable, final part of the suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are broken down based on their constituent morphemes.
- Double consonant 'mm' doesn't affect syllable division.
- Diphthong 'ø' is a typical Norwegian vowel sound.
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