karikaturtegning
Syllables
ka-ri-ka-tur-teg-ning
Pronunciation
/kɑriˈkɑtʊrˈtɛɡniŋ/
Stress
000111
Morphemes
kari- + katur- + -tegning
The word 'karikaturtegning' is syllabified as ka-ri-ka-tur-teg-ning, with primary stress on 'tegn-'. It's a compound noun derived from French and Nynorsk elements, following Nynorsk rules of maximizing onsets and maintaining consonant clusters. Syllable division is consistent across dialects despite vowel variations.
Definitions
- 1
A drawing, especially a humorous one, exaggerating or distorting someone's features.
Caricature drawing
“Han viste fram ei karikaturtegning av ordføreren.”
“Karikaturtegningar kan være både morsomme og politiske.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'tegn-'.
Syllables
ka — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ri — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ka — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tur — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. teg — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ning — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllables are formed to maximize the number of consonants in the onset position.
Vowel Sequence Rule
Vowel sequences are generally broken between vowels, creating separate syllables.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within syllables unless they are exceptionally complex.
- The word is a compound and a borrowing, which can sometimes lead to less predictable syllabification, but it largely conforms to standard Nynorsk rules.
- Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation exist, particularly regarding vowel qualities, but the syllable division remains consistent.
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