verdenscuppoeng
The Norwegian word 'verdenscuppoeng' is divided into four syllables: ver-dens-cup-poeng. It's a compound noun with stress on the second syllable ('cup'). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles, with the 'pp' cluster treated as a single onset.
Definitions
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Points earned in a World Cup competition.
World Cup points
“Norge fikk tre verdenscuppoeng for seieren.”
“Han kjemper om å få flere verdenscuppoeng.”
syn:konkurransepoengant:tapspoeng
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('cup').
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, onset consonant 'v', vowel peak 'e', coda 'r'. dens — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'd', vowel peak 'e', coda 'ns'. cup — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'cup', vowel peak 'u'. poeng — Open syllable, onset consonant 'p', diphthong 'ɔɪ', coda 'ŋ'
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'cup').
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, forming the syllable peak.
Syllable Weight
Norwegian allows for both light and heavy syllables, influencing stress placement.
- The word is a compound noun, reflecting the syllabification of its morphemes.
- The 'pp' cluster is a loanword feature and doesn't disrupt the general syllabification rules.
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