verdenskonflikt
Syllables
ver-dens-kon-flikt
Pronunciation
/ˈvɛrdənskɔnflɪkt/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
verdens- + kon- + flikt
The Norwegian word 'verdenskonflikt' (world conflict) is divided into four syllables: ver-dens-kon-flikt. Stress falls on 'kon'. It's a compound noun formed from 'verden', 'kon-', and 'flikt', with syllabification following vowel peak and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
A conflict that involves the entire world or has global implications.
World conflict
“Verdenskonflikten krever en felles innsats.”
“FN arbeider for å løse verdenskonflikten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('kon').
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. dens — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. kon — Closed syllable, primary stress.. flikt — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Syllabification
Each syllable contains a vowel sound, forming the syllable peak.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Norwegian.
- The 'd' in 'verdens' is not a syllable onset.
- Compound words in Norwegian generally follow this syllabification pattern.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel realization but not syllable division.
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