motdemonstrasjon
Syllables
mot-de-mon-stra-sjon
Pronunciation
/mɔt̪dɛmɔnˈstrɑːʃɔn/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
mot + demonstrasjon
The word 'motdemonstrasjon' is a Norwegian compound noun divided into five syllables: mot-de-mon-stra-sjon. It consists of the prefix 'mot-', the root 'demonstrasjon', and no suffix. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mon'). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles.
Definitions
- 1
A demonstration organized in opposition to another demonstration.
Counter-demonstration
“Det ble holdt en motdemonstrasjon mot rasisme.”
“Politiet forberedte seg på en potensiell motdemonstrasjon.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mon'). Norwegian compounds often stress the first syllable of the second element.
Syllables
mot — Open syllable, consisting of a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.. de — Open syllable, consisting of a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.. mon — Open syllable, consisting of a vowel and a consonant. Stressed.. stra — Open syllable, consisting of a vowel and a consonant cluster. Unstressed.. sjon — Closed syllable, consisting of a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'str' in 'stra'.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel, defining the syllable's core.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
- Regional variations might affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
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