kondolansetelegram
Syllables
kon-do-lan-se-te-le-gram
Pronunciation
/kɔnˈdɔlɑnsəˌtɛləɡram/
Stress
0100000
Morphemes
tele- + kondolanse + -gram
The word 'kondolansetelegram' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: kon-do-lan-se-te-le-gram. Stress falls on the second syllable. It's derived from French and Greek roots, meaning 'telegram of condolences'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
A telegram expressing sympathy or condolences.
Telegram of condolences
“Hun mottok et kondolansetelegram fra kongen.”
syn:kondolansebrev
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('lan'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress to the second element.
Syllables
kon — Open syllable, onset 'k', nucleus 'ɔ'. do — Open syllable, onset 'd', nucleus 'ɔ'. lan — Open syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'ɑ'. se — Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'ə'. te — Open syllable, onset 't', nucleus 'ɛ'. le — Open syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'ə'. gram — Open syllable, onset 'ɡ', nucleus 'ɑm'
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Sequence Rule
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of its own syllable.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants are ordered by sonority within the onset and coda.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
- The 'tl' cluster in 'telegram' is a common and accepted sequence.
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