nasjonalkarakter
Syllables
na-sjo-nal-ka-rak-ter
Pronunciation
/nɑˈʃɔːnɑlˌkɑrɑktɛr/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
nasjonal + karakter
The word 'nasjonalkarakter' is a compound noun in Norwegian, divided into six syllables: na-sjo-nal-ka-rak-ter. Stress falls on the first syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'nasjonal' (national) and the root 'karakter' (character). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
The distinctive mental and temperamental qualities of a nation or people.
National character
“Den norske nasjonalkarakteren er preget av beskjedenhet.”
“Han studerte nasjonalkarakteren til forskjellige land.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('na-'), following the general Norwegian stress pattern for compound words.
Syllables
na — Open syllable, stressed.. sjo — Open syllable, unstressed.. nal — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ka — Open syllable, unstressed.. rak — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation may affect perceived syllable boundaries slightly.
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