verdensreligjon
Syllables
ver-dens-re-li-gjo-n
Pronunciation
/ˈvɛrdənˌrɛliɡjoːn/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
verdens- + religio- + -n
The Norwegian word 'verdensreligion' is a compound noun meaning 'world religion'. It is syllabified as ver-dens-re-li-gjo-n, with primary stress on the first syllable ('ver-'). The word is composed of the prefix 'verdens-' (world's), the root 'religio-' (religion), and the suffix '-n' (definite article). Syllable division follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
A religion that is practiced globally or has a worldwide following.
World religion
“Kristendommen er en av verdensreligionene.”
“Han studerer verdensreligioner ved universitetet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ver-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of compound nouns.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, stressed.. dens — Closed syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. gjo — Closed syllable, unstressed.. n — Closed syllable, definite article suffix.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable (e.g., 'ver-dens').
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Norwegian prefers to avoid ending syllables with consonant clusters.
- The genitive '-s' in 'verdens-' can sometimes be considered part of the root, but it's morphologically distinct and influences syllable division.
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