verdensomsegling
Syllables
ver-dens-om-se-gling
Pronunciation
/ˈvɛrdənˌsɔmˌseːɡliŋ/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
om- + verden-segl- + -ing
The word 'verdensomsegling' is a compound noun meaning 'world circumnavigation'. It is divided into five syllables: ver-dens-om-se-gling, with primary stress on the first syllable. The division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements. The word is morphologically complex, built from roots, prefixes, and suffixes of Old Norse origin.
Definitions
- 1
The act of sailing around the world.
World circumnavigation
“Han drømmer om en verdensomsegling.”
“Verdensomseglingen tok tre år.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ver'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, stressed.. dens — Closed syllable, unstressed.. om — Open syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.. gling — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are assigned to the following vowel to create a maximal onset.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Avoidance of Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Norwegian prefers to avoid ending syllables with consonant clusters.
- The compound nature of the word influences syllable division.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might lead to slight differences in perceived syllable boundaries, but the core division remains consistent.
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