gravitasjonskraft
Syllables
gra-vi-tas-jons-kraft
Pronunciation
/ɡʁaˈviːtasjɔnskɾaft/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
gravitasjons- + kraft
The word *gravitasjonskraft* is a compound noun meaning 'gravity'. It is divided into five syllables: gra-vi-tas-jons-kraft, with primary stress on the second syllable. The word is morphologically composed of a Latin-derived prefix/root (*gravitasjons-*) and an Old Norse root (*kraft*). Syllable division follows the vowel peak principle and maintains consonant clusters where possible.
Definitions
- 1
The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.
Gravity
“Jordens gravitasjonskraft holder oss på bakken.”
“Gravitasjonskraft er en fundamental kraft i universet.”
syn:tyngdekraft
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('vi'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns of this length.
Syllables
gra — Open syllable, onset /ɡʁ/, rime /a/. Unstressed.. vi — Open syllable, onset /v/, rime /iː/. Primary stressed syllable.. tas — Closed syllable, onset /t/, rime /as/. Unstressed.. jons — Closed syllable, onset /j/, rime /ɔns/. Unstressed.. kraft — Closed syllable, onset /kɾ/, rime /aft/. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are structured around an onset (initial consonants) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are maintained unless exceptionally complex.
- Regional dialects may exhibit slight variations in vowel pronunciation.
- The 'v' sound can be reduced in some dialects.
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