karikaturtegning
Syllables
ka-ri-ka-tur-teg-ning
Pronunciation
/kɑriːkaˈtuːrteɡniŋ/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
karikatur + tegning
The word 'karikaturtegning' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ka-ri-ka-tur-teg-ning. Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tur'). The word consists of the root 'karikatur' (caricature) and the suffix 'tegning' (drawing). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles.
Definitions
- 1
A drawing that exaggerates or distorts the appearance of a person or thing for humorous or satirical effect.
Caricature drawing
“Han lagde en morsom karikaturtegning av politikeren.”
“Karikaturtegninger kan være en effektiv måte å kritisere samfunnet på.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tur'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a compound, but in this case, the root 'karikatur' is stressed, and that stress carries over.
Syllables
ka — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is long.. ri — Open syllable, vowel is long.. ka — Open syllable, vowel is short.. tur — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, vowel is long.. teg — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ning — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy, with vowels being more sonorous than consonants.
- Norwegian allows for complex consonant clusters, which can sometimes lead to ambiguity, but onset maximization is generally prioritized.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but they do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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