fortellertradisjon
Syllables
for-tel-ler-tra-di-sjon
Pronunciation
/fɔtˈtɛlːərˌtrɑːdiːsjøːn/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
for- + teller- + -tradisjon
The word *fortellertradisjon* is a compound noun divided into six syllables: for-tel-ler-tra-di-sjon. Primary stress falls on the second syllable (*tel*). The division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak, avoiding syllable-final consonant clusters. It consists of a prefix (*for-*), root (*teller-*), and suffix (*-tradisjon*).
Definitions
- 1
A body of stories, myths, or beliefs passed down through generations.
Telling tradition
“Den norske fortellertradisjonen er rik og variert.”
“Hun er en viktig bærer av fortellertradisjonen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable (*tel*). This is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, unstressed.. tel — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ler — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tra — Open syllable, unstressed.. di — Open syllable, unstressed.. sjon — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Avoidance of Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Norwegian generally avoids ending syllables with consonant clusters.
- The 'r' sound can be rhotic or vocalic, influencing phonetic realization.
- The 'sj' digraph represents a single phoneme /ʃ/.
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