vinduskonvolutt
The word 'vinduskonvolutt' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'window envelope'. It is divided into five syllables: vin-dus-kon-vo-lutt, with stress on the penultimate syllable ('lutt'). The word is composed of the root 'vindus' (window), the prefix 'kon' (with), and the suffix 'volutt' (scroll/shape). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
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A window envelope; an envelope with a transparent window to show the recipient's address.
Window envelope
“Jeg trenger en vinduskonvolutt for å sende regningen.”
“Hun puttet brevet i en vinduskonvolutt.”
ant:konvolutt
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lutt'). Norwegian generally stresses the second-to-last syllable in words of this length and structure.
Syllables
vin — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a short vowel.. dus — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and a final consonant.. kon — Open syllable, contains a short vowel.. vo — Open syllable, contains a short vowel.. lutt — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, contains a short vowel and a final consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'vin-dus'.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus, ensuring each syllable has a core vocalic sound.
Penultimate Stress
Words of this length and structure are generally stressed on the second-to-last syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
- The compound nature of the word influences the morphemic breakdown.
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