slektstradisjon
Syllables
slekt-stra-di-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈslɛkːsˌtrɑːdɪsjøːn/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
slekt, stradi + sjon
The word 'slektstradisjon' is a Norwegian compound noun divided into four syllables: 'slekt-stra-di-sjon'. Stress falls on the second syllable ('stra'). It's composed of Old Norse and Danish/German roots with a French nominalizing suffix. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
Customs and beliefs passed down through generations within a family.
Family tradition
“Det er viktig å bevare slektstradisjonen.”
“Julen er full av slektstradisjoner.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('stra'), following the pattern common in Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
slekt — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a voiced consonant.. stra — Syllable with a consonant cluster onset, containing a long vowel.. di — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced consonant.. sjon — Syllable with a diphthong and a voiced consonant.
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 generally follows a sonority hierarchy.
- The 'j' sound can have slight pronunciation variations, but doesn't affect syllable division.
- Compound word stress patterns can sometimes be irregular, but 'slektstradisjon' follows the common pattern.
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