informasjonskanal
Syllables
in-for-ma-sjons-ka-nal
Pronunciation
/ɪnfɔrmɑˈsjøːnskaˌnɑːl/
Stress
010111
Morphemes
informasjon + s-kanal
The word 'informasjonskanal' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: in-for-ma-sjons-ka-nal. Stress falls on the second syllable. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and resolving consonant clusters. The word is derived from Latin and French roots.
Definitions
- 1
A channel or medium through which information is transmitted.
Information channel
“Sosiale medier er en viktig informasjonskanal.”
“Nyhetsbyrået bruker flere informasjonskanaler.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for'). Norwegian compound stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root word.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset consonant.. for — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ma — Open syllable, onset consonant.. sjons — Closed syllable, complex onset.. ka — Open syllable, onset consonant.. nal — Closed syllable, onset consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Complex consonant clusters are resolved by assigning consonants to the onset of the following syllable if possible.
- The 'sj' consonant cluster is a common feature of Norwegian phonology and is treated as a single unit for syllable division.
- Vowel length in 'sjons' is important for pronunciation.
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