tidevannstabell
The Norwegian compound noun 'tidevannstabell' (tide table) is divided into ti-de-vanns-ta-bell, with stress on the second syllable. It's formed from Germanic and Romance roots, following Norwegian syllabification rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A table showing the times of high and low tide.
Tide table
“Jeg sjekket tidevannstabellen før jeg dro på fisketur.”
“Tidevannstabellen viser at høyvannet er klokken 14:00.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('de'). Norwegian compounds typically stress the first syllable of the second element.
Syllables
ti — Open syllable, onset 't', vowel 'iː'. de — Open syllable, onset 'd', vowel 'eː', primary stressed syllable. vanns — Closed syllable, onset 'v', vowel 'a', coda 'nːs'. ta — Open syllable, onset 't', vowel 'ɑ'. bell — Closed syllable, onset 'b', vowel 'ɛ', coda 'lː'
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to maximize consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they form a valid coda.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllable boundaries often align with the boundaries between the constituent words in a compound.
- The genitive 's' is integrated into the preceding or following syllable. Regional pronunciation variations may affect vowel qualities but not syllabification.
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