konvensjonsprega
Syllables
kon-ven-sjon-spre-ga
Pronunciation
/kɔnˈvɛnsjɔnːspræːɡa/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
konvensjon + sprega
The word 'konvensjonsprega' is a Norwegian adjective meaning 'conventional'. It's divided into five syllables: kon-ven-sjon-spre-ga, with stress on the third syllable ('sjon'). It's morphologically composed of a Latin-derived root ('konvensjon') and a suffix ('sprega'). Syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing onsets and vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
Characterized by conventions; conventional.
Conventional, conformist
“Han har en konvensjonsprega holdning til ekteskapet.”
“Hun er ikke konvensjonsprega i det hele tatt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sjon'). Norwegian stress generally falls on the first of the last two syllables.
Syllables
kon — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is short.. ven — Open syllable, vowel is short.. sjon — Closed syllable, vowel is long, contains a palatalized consonant.. spre — Open syllable, vowel is long, contains a consonant cluster.. ga — Open syllable, final syllable, vowel is short.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Norwegian favors placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are generally divided into separate syllables.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the first of the last two syllables, influencing syllable perception.
- The double 'n' in 'konvensjon' is generally maintained in standard pronunciation.
- The 'spr' cluster is common and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.
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