elfenbeinstrafikk
The word 'elfenbeinstrafikk' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, meaning 'ivory trade'. It is divided into five syllables: el-fen-beins-traf-ikk, with primary stress on 'traf'. The syllabification follows vowel peak and consonant cluster resolution rules, treating the compound as a combination of individual morphemes.
Definitions
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The trade in ivory.
Ivory trade
“Politiet etterforsker elfenbeinstrafikk.”
“Internasjonale avtaler forsøker å stoppe elfenbeinstrafikk.”
syn:ivorhandelant:ivorvern
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'traf' syllable. The stress pattern is relatively weak, but noticeable.
Syllables
el — Open syllable, initial syllable.. fen — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. beins — Closed syllable, diphthong as nucleus.. traf — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ikk — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.
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Vowel Peak
Syllables are built around vowel sounds. Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified by treating each component as a separate word before combining them.
- The 'ei' diphthong in 'elfenbein' is treated as a single vowel sound. The 's' connecting element is often treated as part of the preceding syllable.
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