weltervektsklasse
Syllables
wel-ter-vekts-klas-se
Pronunciation
/ˈvɛltərˌvɛktsˌklasːə/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
welter- + vekt + klasse
The Norwegian word 'weltervektsklasse' is a compound noun meaning 'welterweight class'. It is divided into five syllables: wel-ter-vekts-klas-se, with primary stress on the first syllable. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and vowel-consonant division.
Definitions
- 1
A weight category in sports, particularly boxing and wrestling.
Welterweight class
“Han kjempet i weltervektsklasse.”
“Utøveren vant gull i weltervektsklasse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('wel-') as is typical in Norwegian.
Syllables
wel — Open syllable, stressed. ter — Closed syllable. vekts — Closed syllable. klas — Closed syllable. se — Open syllable
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onset
Prioritizes consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel-Consonant Syllabification
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable, followed by any consonants.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morpheme boundaries, but the syllable division rules apply consistently.
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