straffekonkurranse
Syllables
stra-ffe-kon-kur-ran-se
Pronunciation
/ˈstrafːəˌkɔnːkʉrˈranːsə/
Stress
100011
Morphemes
straffe + konkurranse
The word 'straffekonkurranse' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: stra-ffe-kon-kur-ran-se. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, with geminated consonants treated as single lengthened sounds. The word consists of the prefix/root 'straffe' and the root 'konkurranse'.
Definitions
- 1
A competition where the penalty for losing is significant or the goal is to avoid punishment.
Competition for punishment/penalty
“Han deltok i ein straffekonkurranse i fotball.”
“Straffekonkurransen vart avgjort etter sudden death.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable ('ran'). The first syllable ('stra') also has some degree of stress, but is less prominent.
Syllables
straf — Open syllable, stressed. Contains a geminated consonant 'ff'.. fe — Open syllable, unstressed. The 'f' is part of the geminated 'ff' from the previous syllable.. kon — Open syllable, unstressed.. kur — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a geminated consonant 'rr'.. ran — Open syllable, unstressed. The 'r' is part of the geminated 'rr' from the previous syllable.. se — Open syllable, stressed. Final syllable.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are primarily divided around vowel sounds.
Gemination
Geminated consonants are treated as a single, lengthened consonant within a syllable.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation (trilled vs. non-trilled).
- The geminated consonants 'ff' and 'rr' require special consideration as they represent lengthened sounds within a single syllable.
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