imitasjonstalent
Syllables
i-mi-ta-sjon-sta-lent
Pronunciation
/ɪmɪtaˈsjøːnstalɛnt/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
imita- + -sjon + -talent
The word 'imitasjonstalent' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: i-mi-ta-sjon-sta-lent. Stress falls on the 'sjon' syllable. The word is morphologically complex, with Latin and French roots. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
A person with a natural aptitude for imitation.
Imitation talent
“Han viste et stort imitasjonstalent.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the syllable 'sjon' (the third syllable from the end). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-sjon'.
Syllables
i — Open syllable, vowel initiates the syllable.. mi — Closed syllable, consonant follows vowel.. ta — Open syllable, vowel initiates the syllable.. sjon — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. sta — Open syllable, vowel initiates the syllable.. lent — Closed syllable, consonant cluster closes the syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a consonant cluster.
- The 'j' in 'sjon' can sometimes be pronounced as a 'y' sound depending on dialect.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not affect syllable division.
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