demokratiforkjemper
Syllables
de-mo-kra-ti-for-kjem-per
Pronunciation
/dɛmɔˈkratiˌfɔrkˈjɛmpər/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
demokrati, kjemper
The word 'demokratiforkjemper' is a compound noun meaning 'democracy advocate'. It is divided into seven syllables: de-mo-kra-ti-for-kjem-per, with primary stress on the third syllable ('kra'). The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak, and the stress pattern is typical for compound nouns.
Definitions
- 1
A person who actively supports and advocates for democracy.
Democracy advocate
“Hun er en kjent demokratiforkjemper.”
“Han ble hyllet som en demokratiforkjemper.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('kra'). Norwegian compounds often have stress on the first element of the second component.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. mo — Open syllable, unstressed.. kra — Open syllable, primary stressed.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. for — Open syllable, unstressed.. kjem — Closed syllable, unstressed.. per — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Stress
Stress often falls on the first element of the second component in compound nouns.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
- The word is a compound noun, and its syllabification follows the rules for compound words in Norwegian.
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