kinesiskamerikansk
Syllables
ki-ne-sisk-a-me-ri-kansk
Pronunciation
/kɪˈnɛːsɪsk ˈɑmɛrɪkɑnsk/
Stress
1000000
Morphemes
kines- / amerika- + -isk / -ansk
The word 'kinesisk-amerikansk' is a compound adjective syllabified based on Norwegian rules favoring open syllables and respecting compound word boundaries. Primary stress falls on the first syllable. It's morphologically composed of roots denoting origin and adjectival suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to both China and the United States; of Chinese and American origin or character.
Chinese-American
“Han er en kinesisk-amerikansk forfatter.”
“Vi spiste kinesisk-amerikansk mat.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ki') of the first word ('kinesisk'). Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable of the second word ('a').
Syllables
ki — Open syllable, initial syllable, unstressed.. ne — Open syllable, part of the first word, stressed.. sisk — Closed syllable, final syllable of the first word, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, initial syllable of the second word, unstressed.. me — Open syllable, part of the second word, unstressed.. ri — Open syllable, part of the second word, unstressed.. kansk — Closed syllable, final syllable of the second word, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Norwegian favors syllables ending in vowels.
Compound Word Boundaries
Hyphens indicate syllable breaks between compound words.
Consonant Cluster Simplification
Avoids complex consonant clusters within syllables.
First Syllable Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the first syllable.
- The hyphenated compound structure is a key factor in the syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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