klassemotsetning
Syllables
kla-sse-mot-set-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈklasːəˌmɔtˌsɛtːniŋ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
mot + klasse + setning
The word *klassemotsetning* is a compound noun divided into five syllables: kla-sse-mot-set-ning. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically composed of a prefix (*mot-*) a root (*klasse-*) and a suffix (*-setning*). Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and adhering to the CV structure.
Definitions
- 1
A contradiction or opposition between classes or groups.
Class contradiction
“Det er en stor *klassemotsetning* i samfunnet.”
“Han snakket om *klassemotsetningene* i historien.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('set').
Syllables
kla — Open syllable, CV structure.. sse — Open syllable, CV structure with geminate consonant.. mot — Open syllable, CV structure.. set — Open syllable, CV structure, primary stress.. ning — Closed syllable, VCC structure.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Norwegian syllable division favors creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
The basic syllable structure in Norwegian is often CV, where a consonant is followed by a vowel.
- Geminate consonants (like 'ss') are treated as a single consonant in terms of syllable weight.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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