kulturtradisjon
Syllables
kul-tur-tra-dis-jon
Pronunciation
/ˈkʉltʉr.trɑ.dɪs.jɔn/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
kultur, tradis + jon
The word 'kulturtradisjon' is divided into five syllables: kul-tur-tra-dis-jon. The primary stress falls on 'tra-'. The division follows Norwegian phonotactic rules, maximizing onsets and adhering to sonority sequencing. It's a compound noun formed from Germanic/Latin roots with a French/Latin suffix.
Definitions
- 1
Cultural tradition; the customs and beliefs of a particular group of people passed down through generations.
Cultural tradition
“Det er viktig å bevare vår kulturtradisjon.”
“Jul er en viktig kulturtradisjon i Norge.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('tra-'). Norwegian typically stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress.
Syllables
kul — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tur — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. tra — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel, primary stress.. dis — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. jon — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Attempt to create syllables with consonant onsets whenever possible.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are structured to follow a decreasing sonority pattern from the nucleus outwards.
Vowel-Consonant Division
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, a syllable break typically occurs.
- Compound word stress shift.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation and 'r' realization do not affect syllable division.
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