telefonregister
Syllables
te-le-fon-re-gis-ter
Pronunciation
/tɛlɛˈfɔnˌrɛɡɪstər/
Stress
100100
Morphemes
telefon + register
The word 'telefonregister' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: te-le-fon-re-gis-ter. Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('te-'). The word is morphologically composed of 'telefon' (telephone) and 'register' (register), both borrowed words. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
A list or database of telephone numbers and associated information.
Telephone directory/register
“Jeg fant nummeret i telefonregisteret.”
“Politiet har et register over alle telefonregister.”
syn:telefonkatalog
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('te-'), with secondary stress on 're-'. The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
te — Open syllable, stressed.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.. fon — Closed syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, secondary stress.. gis — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllable structure follows a sonority hierarchy (vowels are most sonorous, followed by semi-vowels, fricatives, nasals, and finally stops).
- The compound nature of the word influences stress distribution.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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