tradisjonsstoff
The Norwegian word 'tradisjonsstoff' is a compound noun meaning 'traditional material'. It is syllabified as tra-di-sjons-stoff, with primary stress on the first syllable. The word is composed of 'tradisjon' (tradition) and 'stoff' (material). Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and resolving consonant clusters.
Definitions
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Traditional material or stuff
Traditional material, traditional stuff
“Hun samlet på gammelt tradisjonsstoff.”
“Museet viste en utstilling med tradisjonsstoff fra hele landet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('tra').
Syllables
tra — Open syllable, onset 'tr', coda null. di — Open syllable, onset 'd', coda null, long vowel. sjons — Closed syllable, onset 'sj', coda 'ns'. stoff — Closed syllable, onset 'st', coda 'fː', geminate consonant
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Maximizing Onsets
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Length
Vowel length is influenced by the surrounding consonants.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Complex consonant clusters are broken down in a way that maintains phonotactic acceptability.
- The 'sj' cluster is a common exception to the general rule of maximizing onsets.
- The geminate 'fː' is a characteristic of Norwegian and influences syllable weight.
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