konkurranseretta
Syllables
kon-kur-ran-se-ret-ta
Pronunciation
/kɔnˈkʉrːɑnsərɛtːɑ/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
konkurranse + -retta
The word 'konkurranseretta' is a Norwegian noun meaning 'competition rules'. It is divided into six syllables: kon-kur-ran-se-ret-ta, with stress on the third syllable. It consists of the root 'konkurranse' (from Latin) and the suffix '-retta'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel sequencing.
Definitions
- 1
Competition rules, competition regulations.
Competition rules/regulations
“De må følge konkurranseretta.”
“Konkurranseretta er klare.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ran'). Norwegian stress generally falls on the first of two syllables, or the second to last syllable in longer words.
Syllables
kon — Open syllable, unstressed.. kur — Open syllable, unstressed.. ran — Open syllable, stressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.. ret — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants (double consonants) are treated as a single unit within a syllable.
- The double 'r' in 'konkurranse' indicates a geminate consonant, which affects syllable weight.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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