nasjonalkarakter
Syllables
na-sjon-al-ka-rak-ter
Pronunciation
/naˈʂɔnɑlkaˈɾaktər/
Stress
000111
Morphemes
nasjon + karakter + al
The word 'nasjonalkarakter' is divided into six syllables: na-sjon-al-ka-rak-ter. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ka'. The word is a compound noun derived from Latin, Greek, and Germanic roots. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles.
Definitions
- 1
The distinctive mental and temperamental qualities of a nation or people.
National character
“Den norske nasjonalkarakteren er preget av beskjedenhet.”
“Studier av nasjonalkarakter kan gi innsikt i kulturelle verdier.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ka'. The final syllable 'ter' also receives secondary stress, though less prominent.
Syllables
na — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel nucleus 'a'.. sjon — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'sj', vowel nucleus 'o'.. al — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'a', final consonant 'l'.. ka — Open syllable, stressed syllable, vowel nucleus 'a'.. rak — Closed syllable, onset 'r', vowel nucleus 'a', final consonant 'k'.. ter — Closed syllable, onset 't', vowel nucleus 'e', final consonant 'r'.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'sj', 'r').
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle.
- The 'sj' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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