kontraproduktiv
Syllables
kon-tra-pro-duk-tiv
Pronunciation
/kɔn.trɑ.prɔ.dʊk.tiv/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
kontra + produktiv + iv
The word 'kontraproduktiv' is divided into five syllables: kon-tra-pro-duk-tiv. It's a compound adjective with Latin and Germanic roots. Primary stress falls on the 'pro' syllable. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
Having the opposite of the desired effect; ineffective.
Counterproductive
“Det var en kontraproduktiv strategi.”
“Hans forsøk var kontraproduktive.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'pro' syllable. The stress pattern is relatively weak but noticeable.
Syllables
kon — Open syllable, onset consonant 'k', vowel 'ɔ'.. tra — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'tr' as onset, vowel 'ɑ'.. pro — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'pr' as onset, vowel 'ɔ', primary stress.. duk — Open syllable, onset consonant 'd', vowel 'ʊ', coda consonant 'k'.. tiv — Open syllable, onset consonant 't', vowel 'i', coda consonant 'v'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to maximize their onsets (consonant sounds at the beginning of a syllable).
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (the peak).
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Sounds within a syllable are ordered by sonority, with higher sonority sounds (vowels) being more central.
- The 'r' sound in Norwegian can be retroflexed, but this doesn't affect the syllable division.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter vowel quality, but not the core syllabic structure.
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