konkurransekraftig
Syllables
kon-kur-ran-se-kraft-ig
Pronunciation
/kɔnˈkʉrːɑnˌsɛkɾɑftɪɡ/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
kon- + kurranse- + -kraftig
The word 'konkurransekraftig' is divided into six syllables based on maximizing onsets and the vowel peak principle. The primary stress falls on the second syllable. It's a compound adjective formed from Latin and Old Norse roots.
Definitions
- 1
Having the qualities necessary to compete successfully
Competitive
“Norge er et konkurransekraftig land.”
“Selskapet må bli mer konkurransekraftig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('kur').
Syllables
kon — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'k'. kur — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'kr'. ran — Open syllable, onset consonant 'r'. se — Open syllable, onset consonant 's'. kraft — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'kr'. ig — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'g'
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel, which forms the syllable's nucleus.
- The prefix 'kon-' influences the stress pattern, shifting it from the typical first syllable.
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