kjernekraftprogram
Syllables
kjer-ne-kraft-pro-gram
Pronunciation
/ˈçæːrnəˌkrɑftprɔˈɡrɑm/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
kjerne, kraft, program
The word 'kjernekraftprogram' is a compound noun with primary stress on the first syllable ('kjer-'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak principle, resulting in the division 'kjer-ne-kraft-pro-gram'. The word consists of three roots: 'kjerne', 'kraft', and 'program', all contributing to its meaning of 'nuclear power program'.
Definitions
- 1
A plan or set of plans for the development and implementation of nuclear power.
Nuclear power program
“Regjeringen la frem et nytt kjernekraftprogram.”
“Det er stor debatt om kjernekraftprogrammets fremtid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kjer-'). Secondary stress is weak on the last syllable ('gram').
Syllables
kjer — Open syllable, stressed, contains the palatal plosive /ç/.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed.. kraft — Closed syllable, contains the 'kr' consonant cluster.. pro — Open syllable, unstressed.. gram — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'kr' in 'kraft').
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants within a syllable are ordered according to their sonority.
- The palatal plosive /ç/ in 'kjer-' is a characteristic feature of Norwegian and influences syllable division.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' (e.g., alveolar approximant [ɾ]) do not significantly affect syllable division.
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