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kontrarevolusjon

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
6syllables

kontrarevolusjon

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

kon-tra-re-vo-lu-sjon

Pronunciation

/kɔn.tra.rɛ.vɔ.lu.sjɔn/

Stress

000010

Morphemes

kontra + revolusjon

The word 'kontrarevolusjon' is divided into six syllables based on Nynorsk phonological rules, prioritizing onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound noun derived from Latin and French roots, meaning 'counter-revolution'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A revolution that attempts to overthrow a previous revolution, or a movement aimed at reversing social or political changes brought about by a revolution.

    Counter-revolution

    Han frykta ei kontrarevolusjon.

    Kontrarevolusjonen mislyktes.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'lu' in 'revolusjon', and thus on the fifth syllable of the compound word.

Syllables

6
kon/kɔn/
tra/tra/
re/rɛ/
vo/vɔ/
lu/lu/
sjon/sjɔn/

kon Open syllable, onset consonant /k/, vowel /ɔ/. First syllable.. tra Open syllable, onset consonant cluster /tr/, vowel /a/. Second syllable.. re Open syllable, onset consonant /r/, vowel /ɛ/. Third syllable.. vo Open syllable, onset consonant /v/, vowel /ɔ/. Fourth syllable.. lu Open syllable, onset consonant /l/, vowel /u/. Stressed syllable.. sjon Open syllable, onset consonant cluster /sj/, vowel /ɔn/. Final syllable.

Onset Maximization

Nynorsk prioritizes maximizing consonant clusters in onsets, as seen in 'kon-' and 'tra-'.

Avoidance of Stranded Consonants

Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary, ensuring each syllable has a vowel.

Vowel-Centric Syllables

Each syllable contains a vowel, forming the nucleus of the syllable.

  • The word is a compound, and the syllable division reflects the internal structure of the components.
  • The /rv/ cluster is a potential point of variation in colloquial speech, but standard pronunciation maintains it.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025
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