dokumentarprogram
Syllables
do-ku-men-tar-pro-gram
Pronunciation
/dɔkʉmɛnˈtɑːɾpɾɔɡɾɑm/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
dokumentar + program
The word 'dokumentarprogram' is a compound noun syllabified as do-ku-men-tar-pro-gram, with primary stress on 'tar'. It's composed of 'dokumentar' (documentary) and 'program' (program), both ultimately of foreign origin. Syllable division follows the onset-rime principle and prioritizes open syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A television or radio program presenting factual information about a particular subject.
Documentary program
“Jeg så et interessant dokumentarprogram om klimaendringer.”
“NRK sender et nytt dokumentarprogram i kveld.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tar') of 'dokumentar'. Norwegian generally stresses the penultimate syllable, but compound word stress can be complex.
Syllables
do — Open syllable, onset 'd', rime 'o'. Unstressed.. ku — Open syllable, onset 'k', rime 'u'. Unstressed.. men — Closed syllable, onset 'm', rime 'en'. Unstressed.. tar — Open syllable, onset 't', rime 'ar'. Primary stressed syllable.. pro — Open syllable, onset 'p', rime 'o'. Unstressed.. gram — Closed syllable, onset 'g', rime 'ram'. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonant clusters are resolved based on sonority, with more sonorous sounds tending to be syllable peaks.
Vowel Cluster Resolution
Vowel clusters are often broken up into separate syllables, especially when they create open syllables.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are generally syllabified as if they were separate words joined together, with stress patterns adjusted accordingly.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' (trill vs. approximant) do not affect syllable division.
- Stress patterns in compound words can be complex, but the given pattern is the most common.
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