kjempedemonstrasjon
Syllables
kjem-pe-de-mon-stra-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈkʰɛm.pə.dɛ.mɔn.strɑ.ʃɔn/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
kjempe- + demonstrasjon + -sjon
The word 'kjempedemonstrasjon' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: kjem-pe-de-mon-stra-sjon. Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('de'). The word consists of a prefix 'kjempe-', a root 'demonstrasjon', and a suffix '-sjon'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
A very large or impressive demonstration.
Giant demonstration
“Det var ein kjempedemonstrasjon i Oslo i går.”
“Kjempedemonstrasjonen samla over 10 000 menneske.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('de'). The stress pattern is relatively flat, with a slight emphasis on the second syllable.
Syllables
kjem — Open syllable, onset cluster /kʰɛm/, stressed.. pe — Open syllable, onset /p/, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, onset /d/, primary stressed.. mon — Open syllable, onset /m/, unstressed.. stra — Open syllable, complex onset /str/, unstressed.. sjon — Open syllable, onset /ʃ/, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'str' in 'stra'.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel, forming the nucleus of the syllable.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure generally follows the sonority sequencing principle.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect the core syllabification.
- The 'mp' cluster is a permissible onset in Norwegian and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
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