konkurransedans
Syllables
kon-kur-ran-se-dans
Pronunciation
/kɔnˈkʉrːɑnsədɑns/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
kon + kurranse + dans
The word 'konkurransedans' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: kon-kur-ran-se-dans. Stress falls on the first syllable. It's composed of a Latin prefix, a root derived from French/Latin, and a Dutch/German suffix. Syllable division follows standard Norwegian rules based on onset-rime structure and compound word boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
A dance performed as part of a competition.
Competition dance
“Hun vant konkurransedansen.”
“De trente hardt til konkurransedansen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kon'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word.
Syllables
kon — Open syllable, stressed.. kur — Open syllable, unstressed.. ran — Open syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.. dans — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus (rime), preceded by optional consonants (onset).
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonant clusters are organized by sonority, with more sonorous sounds closer to the nucleus.
Compound Word Rule
Syllable division generally follows the boundaries of the constituent morphemes in compound words.
- The double 'r' in 'kurrans' lengthens the preceding vowel.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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