turneringsstart
Syllables
tur-ne-rings-start
Pronunciation
/ˈtʉːrnɪˌrɪŋsˌstɑrt/
Stress
1000
Morphemes
turnering/start + -s-
The Norwegian word 'turneringsstart' is a compound noun meaning 'tournament start'. It is divided into four syllables: tur-ne-rings-start, with primary stress on the first syllable. The syllabification follows the vowel peak principle and respects the boundaries of the constituent morphemes.
Definitions
- 1
The beginning of a tournament.
Tournament start
“Turneringsstarten var spennende.”
“Vi gleder oss til turneringsstart.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the first syllable ('tur'). The remaining syllables are unstressed or receive secondary stress.
Syllables
tur — Open syllable, stressed, containing a long vowel.. ne — Closed syllable, unstressed, containing a short vowel.. rings — Closed syllable, unstressed, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. start — Closed syllable, unstressed, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are structured around an onset (consonants before the vowel) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are divided based on the boundaries of their constituent morphemes.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound do not affect syllable division.
- Unstressed vowels may be reduced in some pronunciations, but the syllable division remains consistent.
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