verdensomseiling
Syllables
ver-den-som-sei-ling
Pronunciation
/ˈvɛrdənˌsɔmˌsæi̯liŋ/
Stress
10010
Morphemes
verden + seil + ing
The word 'verdensomseiling' is a compound noun meaning 'world circumnavigation'. It is syllabified as ver-den-som-sei-ling, with primary stress on 'som'. The word is composed of the elements 'verden' (world), 'som' (around), 'seil' (sail), and the nominalizing suffix '-ing'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centricity.
Definitions
- 1
The act of sailing around the world.
World circumnavigation
“Han drømmer om en verdensomseiling.”
“Verdensomseilingen tok tre år.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('som'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a compound, but in longer compounds, secondary stresses can occur. Here, 'som' receives the strongest emphasis.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a short vowel.. den — Open syllable, contains a short vowel. 'd' can be reduced.. som — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. sei — Open syllable, diphthong.. ling — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are often syllabified based on the individual components.
- The 'd' in 'verden' can be subject to lenition or elision in colloquial speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might influence the precise phonetic realization.
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