kontinentalklima
Syllables
kon-ti-nen-tal-kli-ma
Pronunciation
/kɔntɪnɛnˈtɑlkliːma/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
kontinental- + klima
The word 'kontinentalklima' is divided into six syllables: kon-ti-nen-tal-kli-ma. Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tal'). It's a compound noun derived from Latin and Greek roots, with syllable division following Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel centering.
Definitions
- 1
A climate characterized by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot summers and cold winters.
Continental climate
“Området har eit kontinentalklima.”
“Kontinentalklimaet gjer at somrane er varme og vintrane kalde.”
syn:Innlandsklimaant:Maritimt klima
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tal'). Nynorsk generally stresses the penult, but the morphemic structure influences the stress placement.
Syllables
kon — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. nen — Open syllable, unstressed.. tal — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. kli — Open syllable, unstressed.. ma — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters like 'nt' and 'lk' are kept together in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
- The word is a compound, influencing the stress pattern.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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