pressekonferanse
Syllables
pres-se-kon-fe-ran-se
Pronunciation
/ˈprɛsːəˌkɔnfəˈɾɑnsə/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
presse, konfer + anse
The word 'pressekonferanse' is divided into six syllables: pres-se-kon-fe-ran-se. The primary stress falls on 'kon-'. It's a compound noun formed from French and Latin roots with a Nynorsk suffix. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
A formal meeting to make an announcement or answer questions from journalists.
Press conference
“Journalistane møtte på pressekonferansen.”
“Regjeringa heldt ein pressekonferanse om den nye loven.”
syn:nyhetskonferanse
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('kon-'). The first and last syllables are unstressed. The second and fourth syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
pres — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster. Relatively low sonority.. se — Open syllable, following the previous syllable. Contains a schwa.. kon — Closed syllable, stressed syllable. Contains a vowel and a nasal consonant.. fe — Open syllable, containing a fricative and a schwa.. ran — Open syllable, containing a flap and a vowel.. se — Open syllable, final syllable. Contains a schwa.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Sounds within a syllable are ordered by decreasing sonority.
- The double 's' in 'presse' does not affect syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter syllable boundaries.
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