How Many Syllables In Norwegian?
3syllables
Norwegian has 3 syllables, nor-we-gian. It is a trisyllabic word.
norwegian
/nɔːˈwiː.dʒən/ UK /nɔːrˈwiː.dʒən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, we.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/nɔː.wiː.dʒən/
Division By Letters
nor-we-gian
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Norwegian
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | n | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | w | iː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | dʒ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Norwegian Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Norwegian?
Norwegian has 3 syllables, nor-we-gian. In British English it is transcribed /nɔːˈwiː.dʒən/.
Which syllable is stressed in Norwegian?
The second syllable, we, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Norwegian?
Norwegian has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Norwegian into syllables?
By sound, nɔː.wiː.dʒən. By letters, as a spelling guide, nor-we-gian.