portrettfotografi
Syllables
por-trett-fo-to-gra-fi
Pronunciation
/pɔrˈtrɛtːfɔtɔɡraːfi/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
portrett, foto + grafi
The word 'portrettfotografi' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: por-trett-fo-to-gra-fi. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('trett'). It's composed of the roots 'portrett' and 'foto' and the suffix 'grafi', all with Greek or French origins. Syllable division follows the vowel peak principle and allows for consonant clusters within syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Photography of portraits; the art or practice of taking portrait photographs.
Portrait photography
“Han er en dyktig portrettfotograf.”
“Portrettfotografi krever mye tålmodighet.”
syn:portrettbilder
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('trett'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
por — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a single consonant.. trett — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster. The 'tt' indicates a geminate consonant.. fo — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a single consonant.. to — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a single consonant.. gra — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a single consonant.. fi — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a single consonant. Often reduced in colloquial speech.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are divided based on the individual morphemes.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables in some dialects.
- The geminate consonant 'tt' in 'trett' influences the syllable weight.
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