sovjetiskamerikansk
Syllables
sov-jet-isk-a-me-ri-kansk
Pronunciation
/ˈsuːvjeˌtɪsk ˈɑmɛriˌkɑnsk/
Stress
010 010
Morphemes
sovjet/amerika + -isk/-ansk
The word 'sovjetisk-amerikansk' is a compound adjective syllabified into seven syllables: sov-jet-isk-a-me-ri-kansk. Stress falls on the second syllable of each component word. The word is formed by combining two roots with adjectival suffixes, and its syllabification follows standard Norwegian vowel peak and compound word rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to both the Soviet Union and the United States of America.
Soviet-American
“Det var et sovjetisk-amerikansk samarbeidsprosjekt.”
“De sovjetisk-amerikanske forholdene var anstrengte.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'sovjetisk' (tisk) and the second syllable of 'amerikansk' (ri). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian adjectives.
Syllables
sov — Open syllable, initial syllable of the first compound word.. je — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong.. tisk — Closed syllable, final syllable of the first compound word, stressed.. a — Open syllable, initial syllable of the second compound word.. me — Closed syllable.. ri — Closed syllable.. kansk — Closed syllable, final syllable of the second compound word, stressed.
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Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless they are overly complex.
Compound Word Rule
Hyphenated compound words are syllabified as separate words, then joined.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
- The hyphen is crucial for clarity in the compound word.
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