tapperhetsmedalje
Syllables
tap-per-hets-me-dal-je
Pronunciation
/ˈtɑpːərhetsmɛˈdɑljə/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
tapperhets- + medalje
The Norwegian word 'tapperhetsmedalje' is a compound noun meaning 'courage medal'. It is syllabified as tap-per-hets-me-dal-je, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The division follows rules maximizing onsets and ending syllables in vowels. It's morphologically composed of 'tapperhets-' (courage) and 'medalje' (medal).
Definitions
- 1
A medal awarded for bravery.
Courage Medal
“Han ble tildelt tapperhetsmedaljen for sin innsats.”
“Tapperhetsmedaljen er Norges høyeste utmerkelse for mot.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-je'). This is typical for Norwegian nouns.
Syllables
tap — Open syllable, onset /t/, nucleus /ɑ/, coda null.. per — Open syllable, onset /p/, nucleus /ɛ/, coda null.. hets — Closed syllable, onset /h/, nucleus /ɛ/, coda /ts/. me — Open syllable, onset /m/, nucleus /ɛ/, coda null.. dal — Closed syllable, onset /d/, nucleus /ɑ/, coda /l/. je — Open syllable, onset /j/, nucleus /ə/, coda null.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables typically end in vowels.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are structured to follow the sonority sequencing principle.
- The 'j' sound is a glide and forms a syllable onset.
- The double 'p' in 'tapper' influences syllable weight.
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