verdenskonkurranse
Syllables
ver-dens-kon-kur-ran-se
Pronunciation
/ˈvɛrdənskɔnːkʉrːɑnsə/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
verdens- + konkurranse
The word 'verdenskonkurranse' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ver-dens-kon-kur-ran-se. Stress falls on the second syllable ('dens'). The division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. It consists of the prefix 'verdens-' and the root 'konkurranse'.
Definitions
- 1
A competition involving participants from around the world.
World competition
“Han vant verdenskonkurransen i sjakk.”
“Verdenskonkurransen samlet deltakere fra over 100 land.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('dens').
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. dens — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. kon — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. kur — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ran — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. se — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Sequence
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
- The 'd' in 'dens' can be slightly reduced in rapid speech.
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