elfenbeinstrafikk
Syllables
el-fen-beins-traf-ikk
Pronunciation
/ˈɛlfənˌbæɪnstraˈfɪkː/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
elfenbein, trafikk
The Norwegian word 'elfenbeinstrafikk' (ivory trade) is divided into five syllables: el-fen-beins-traf-ikk. The primary stress falls on 'traf'. It's a compound noun of German and Latin origin, and its syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing open syllables and stress patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The trade in ivory.
Ivory trade
“Politiets etterforskning avslørte en stor elfenbeinstrafikk.”
“Internasjonale avtaler forsøker å stoppe elfenbeinstrafikk.”
syn:elfenhandel
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'traf'. The first and third syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
el — Open syllable, initial syllable.. fen — Open syllable.. beins — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. traf — Stressed syllable, closed syllable.. ikk — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel-Initial Syllables
Syllables generally begin with a vowel sound.
Maximize Open Syllables
Division aims to create as many open syllables as possible.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are split to maintain pronounceability.
Stress-Timing
Syllable division is influenced by the stress pattern.
- The compound nature of the word influences the syllable division.
- The 'f' in 'trafikk' could potentially be part of the following syllable, but the current division is more common.
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