grunnlovsparagraf
Syllables
grunn-lov-spar-a-graf
Pronunciation
/ɡrʊnːˈlɔvspaɾaɡraf/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
grunn, lov + sparagraf
The word 'grunnlovsparagraf' is a compound noun syllabified as grunn-lov-spar-a-graf, with primary stress on 'lov'. It consists of Old Norse and borrowed (French/Greek) morphemes. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles.
Definitions
- 1
A section or article of the constitution.
Constitution paragraph
“Denne grunnlovsparagrafen er viktig for ytringsfriheten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('lov'). Norwegian typically stresses the first syllable of compound words, but in this case, 'lov' receives the primary stress.
Syllables
grunn — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a nasal consonant. Unstressed.. lov — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Primary stressed syllable.. spar — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a rhotic consonant. Unstressed.. a — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.. graf — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a plosive consonant. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to maximize consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are generally divided between their constituent parts.
- The borrowed element 'sparagraf' might have slight pronunciation variations in some dialects.
- The stress pattern deviates from the typical first-syllable stress in Norwegian compound words.
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