toveisforbindelse
Syllables
to-veis-for-bin-del-se
Pronunciation
/tuːˈveɪsfɔrˌbɪnːdelsə/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
to- + veis + forbindelse
The word 'toveisforbindelse' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: to-veis-for-bin-del-se. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('bin'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak principle, avoiding syllable-final consonant clusters. The word is morphologically complex, composed of prefixes, a root, and a suffix.
Definitions
- 1
A connection or link that operates in two directions.
Two-way connection
“Vi trenger en toveisforbindelse mellom systemene.”
“Dette er en viktig toveisforbindelse for kommunikasjonen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('bin'). Norwegian generally exhibits penultimate stress in words of this length and complexity.
Syllables
to — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Onset is /t/, nucleus is /uː/.. veis — Open syllable. Onset is /v/, nucleus is /eɪ/, coda is /s/. Onset maximization applied.. for — Open syllable. Onset is /f/, nucleus is /ɔr/.. bin — Closed syllable, stressed. Onset is /b/, nucleus is /ɪ/, coda is /nː/. Geminate consonant.. del — Open syllable. Onset is /d/, nucleus is /e/, coda is /ls/. Onset maximization applied.. se — Open syllable. Onset is /s/, nucleus is /ə/.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel peak.
Avoidance of Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Norwegian prefers to avoid ending syllables with consonant clusters.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
- The geminate consonant /nː/ in 'bin' is a common feature of Norwegian phonology and influences syllable weight.
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