maktdemonstrasjon
Syllables
makt-de-mon-stra-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑkːtˌdɛmɔnstraːʃɔn/
Stress
10010
Morphemes
makt & demonstrasjon
The Norwegian word 'maktdemonstrasjon' is a compound noun meaning 'power demonstration'. It is divided into five syllables: makt-de-mon-stra-sjon, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('stra-'). The word consists of two roots, 'makt' and 'demonstrasjon', and follows standard Norwegian syllable division rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel peaks.
Definitions
- 1
A display of power or force; a demonstration intended to impress or intimidate.
Power demonstration
“Regjeringen gjennomførte en stor maktdemonstrasjon.”
“Det var en maktdemonstrasjon fra fagforeningene.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('stra-'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian nouns.
Syllables
makt — Closed syllable, stressed (primary stress in the word), onset cluster 'mk'.. de — Open syllable, unstressed, intervocalic 'd'.. mon — Closed syllable, unstressed, onset 'm'.. stra — Closed syllable, stressed (primary stress), onset cluster 'str'.. sjon — Closed syllable, unstressed, onset 'ʃ'.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'makt', 'str').
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus (vowel).
- The 'd' between vowels can be reduced or elided in rapid speech, but the syllable division remains consistent.
- Regional dialects might influence vowel pronunciation, but not the core syllabification.
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