kontraksjonsgrad
Syllables
kon-traks-jons-grad
Pronunciation
/kɔn.tɾɑks.jɔns.ɡɾaːd/
Stress
1000
Morphemes
kontraksjons- + grad
The word *kontraksjonsgrad* is divided into four syllables: kon-traks-jons-grad. Stress falls on the first syllable. It's a compound noun derived from Latin and Old Norse roots, meaning 'degree of contraction'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and avoidance of stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The degree or extent of contraction.
Degree of contraction
“Legen vurderte kontraksjonsgraden for å avgjøre fødselsforløpet.”
ant:utvidingsgrad
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable (*kon-*), following the general rule for Norwegian words and compound nouns.
Syllables
kon — Open syllable, stressed.. traks — Closed syllable, unstressed.. jons — Closed syllable, unstressed.. grad — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
The syllable division attempts to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of each syllable (e.g., 'traks').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable unless absolutely necessary.
- The 'ks' cluster is a common and straightforward case in Nynorsk.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but do not significantly affect syllable division.
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