motdemonstrasjon
Syllables
mot-de-mon-stra-sjon
Pronunciation
/mɔtˌdɛmɔnˈstrɑːʃɔn/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
mot + demonstrasjon
The word 'motdemonstrasjon' is a Nynorsk compound noun divided into five syllables: mot-de-mon-stra-sjon. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('stra'). It consists of the prefix 'mot' (against), the root 'demonstrasjon' (demonstration), and no suffix. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
A protest or counter-demonstration.
Counter-demonstration
“Det var ein stor motdemonstrasjon mot regjeringa.”
“Politiet var førebudd på motdemonstrasjonar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('stra'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
mot — Open syllable, consisting of a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.. de — Open syllable, consisting of a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.. mon — Open syllable, consisting of a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.. stra — Syllable with a consonant cluster onset. Primary stressed syllable.. sjon — Syllable with a consonant onset. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonants are assigned to the onset of the following syllable whenever possible, such as 'str' in 'demonstrasjon'.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a permissible consonant cluster.
- The consonant cluster 'str' requires careful consideration to ensure it's part of the onset.
- Nynorsk generally has consistent syllabification rules, minimizing exceptions.
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