tallerkenslikker
Syllables
tal-ler-ken-sli-kker
Pronunciation
/ˈtɑlːərˌkɛnsˌlɪkːər/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
tallerken, likker + -s-
The word *tallerkenslikker* is a compound Norwegian noun meaning 'plate licker'. It is divided into five syllables: *tal-ler-ken-sli-kker*, with primary stress on the third syllable (*-ken-*) due to the genitive marker. The word's structure reflects Norwegian's preference for maximizing onsets and resolving consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A person who finishes all the food on their plate, leaving nothing behind.
Plate licker
“Han er en skikkelig tallerkenslikker!”
“Barna var tallerkenslikkere etter den lange turen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ken'). Norwegian nouns typically have stress on the penultimate syllable, but the genitive marker influences the stress pattern here.
Syllables
tal — Open syllable, onset consonant /t/, vowel nucleus /ɑl/. Stressed.. ler — Open syllable, onset consonant /l/, vowel nucleus /ɛr/. Unstressed.. ken — Closed syllable, onset consonant /k/, vowel nucleus /ɛn/, coda consonant /n/. Primary stressed.. sli — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster /sl/, vowel nucleus /i/. Unstressed.. kker — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster /kk/, vowel nucleus /ə/, coda consonant /r/. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Complex consonant clusters are broken up based on phonotactic constraints.
- The genitive marker '-s-' influences the stress pattern.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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