klatreekspedisjon
Syllables
kla-tre-ek-spe-di-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈklɑːtɾeˌɛkspɛdiːsjoːn/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
klatre/ekspedisjon
The word *klatreekspedisjon* is a compound noun with six syllables: kla-tre-ek-spe-di-sjon. Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and dividing after vowel-consonant sequences. The word is composed of two roots: *klatre* (to climb) and *ekspedisjon* (expedition).
Definitions
- 1
A planned journey or undertaking specifically for the purpose of climbing.
Climbing expedition
“De planla en stor klatreekspedisjon til Himalaya.”
“Klatreekspedisjonen var full av erfarne fjellklatrere.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kla-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word or the first syllable of the root in compound words.
Syllables
kla — Open syllable, stressed.. tre — Closed syllable.. ek — Open syllable.. spe — Open syllable.. di — Open syllable.. sjon — Closed syllable.
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' can influence perceived syllable boundaries, but do not fundamentally alter the syllabification.
- The compound nature of the word does not introduce any unusual syllabification rules.
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