kontringsfotball
Syllables
kon-trings-fot-ball
Pronunciation
/kɔnˈtrɪŋsˌfɔtˌbɑlː/
Stress
0101
Morphemes
kontrings- + fot- + -ball
The word *kontringsfotball* is a compound noun syllabified as kon-trings-fot-ball, with primary stress on the final syllable. It consists of a prefix (*kontrings-*), root (*fot-*), and suffix (*-ball*). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules.
Definitions
- 1
Counter-attacking football; a style of football emphasizing quick transitions from defense to attack.
Counter-attack football
“Lagets styrke ligger i kontringsfotball.”
“Han er en mester i kontringsfotball.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ball').
Syllables
kon — Open syllable, onset consonant /k/, vowel nucleus /ɔn/. Stressed syllable.. trings — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster /tr/, vowel nucleus /ɪ/, coda consonant /s/. Primary stressed syllable.. fot — Open syllable, onset consonant /f/, vowel nucleus /ɔt/. Unstressed syllable.. ball — Closed syllable, onset consonant /b/, vowel nucleus /ɑl/, coda consonant /l/. Primary stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are generally syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
- Complex consonant clusters are common in Norwegian and follow established patterns.
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