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karakteristikum

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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6syllables

karakteristikum

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ka-rak-te-ris-ti-kum

Pronunciation

/ka.rak.tɛ.ɾɪs.tɪ.kum/

Stress

000100

Morphemes

kar- + -akter- + -istikum

The word 'karakteristikum' is divided into six syllables: ka-rak-te-ris-ti-kum. The primary stress falls on the 'ris' syllable. It's a loanword from Latin, and its syllabification follows standard Norwegian phonological rules, prioritizing open syllables and allowing consonant clusters.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A distinguishing trait or quality; a characteristic.

    Characteristic

    “Et viktig karakteristikum ved denne arten er dens farge.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the 'ris' syllable (the fourth syllable).

Syllables

6
ka/ka/
rak/rak/
te/tɛ/
ris/ɾɪs/
ti/tɪ/
kum/kum/

ka — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. rak — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. te — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. ris — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant, primary stress.. ti — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. kum — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Syllables are formed around a sonority peak (vowel).

V-C and C-V Rules

Vowels tend to form syllable nuclei, and consonants can begin or end syllables.

Consonant Cluster Handling

Norwegian allows certain consonant clusters within syllables.

  • The word is a loanword from Latin, and its syllabification reflects Norwegian phonological adaptation.
  • Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/14/2025
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