karakteristikum
Syllables
ka-rak-te-ris-ti-kum
Pronunciation
/ka.rak.tɛ.ɾɪs.tɪ.kum/
Stress
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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
- 1
A distinguishing trait or quality; a characteristic.
Characteristic
“Et viktig karakteristikum ved denne arten er dens farge.”
ant:uten kjennetegn
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'ris' syllable (the fourth syllable).
Syllables
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.
Word Parts
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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.
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