videokassettspeller
Syllables
vi-de-o-kas-sett-spel-ler
Pronunciation
/ˈviːdeːɔˌkassɛtːspɛlːər/
Stress
1000000
Morphemes
video + kassett + speller
The word 'videokassettspeller' is a compound noun meaning 'videocassette player'. It is syllabified as vi-de-o-kas-sett-spel-ler, with primary stress on the first syllable. The word is composed of the prefix 'video-', the root 'kassett', and the suffix 'speller'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering.
Definitions
- 1
A device for playing videocassettes.
Videocassette player
“Jeg har en gammel videokassettspeller.”
“Han reparerte videokassettspelleren.”
syn:videospiller
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('vi-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word, and in compound words, the first element receives the primary stress.
Syllables
vi — Open syllable, stressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. o — Open syllable, unstressed.. kas — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sett — Closed syllable, unstressed, geminated consonant.. spel — Closed syllable, unstressed, consonant cluster.. ler — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
video
From Latin 'video' meaning 'I see', denoting the visual aspect.
kassett
From French 'cassette', originally Italian 'cassa' meaning 'box', referring to the tape container.
speller
From the verb 'spille' meaning 'to play', with the '-er' suffix forming a noun denoting an agent or instrument.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Gemination
Geminated consonants (double consonants) are treated as a single, lengthened consonant within the syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowel sounds, but the syllabification remains consistent.
- The 'sp' cluster is always treated as an onset.
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