kontraktdyrking
The word 'kontraktdyrking' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: kon-trakt-dyr-king. Stress falls on the second syllable. It's formed from a Latin-derived prefix/root ('kontrakt') and an Old Norse root ('dyrk') with a nominalizing suffix ('-ing'). Syllable division follows the sonority principle and avoids illegal coda clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The practice or process of cultivating land under a contract.
Contract farming, contract cultivation
“Kontraktdyrking av økologiske grønnsaker er i vekst.”
syn:avtaledyrking
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('trakt').
Syllables
kon — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. trakt — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster 'ktr'. dyr — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. king — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster 'ng'
Word Parts
Sonority Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with consonants arranged according to their sonority.
Avoidance of Illegal Codas
Norwegian Nynorsk has restrictions on which consonant clusters can appear at the end of a syllable.
- Variations in the pronunciation of 'r' across dialects.
Nearby Words
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