transkontinental
Syllables
trans-kon-ti-nen-ta-l
Pronunciation
/transkɔntɪnɛntaːl/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
trans- + kontinent- + -al
The word 'transkontinental' is divided into six syllables: trans-kon-ti-nen-ta-l. It's an adjective of Latin origin, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.
Definitions
- 1
Crossing or spanning continents.
Intercontinental
“en transkontinental flygning”
“transkontinentale forbindelser”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nen').
Syllables
trans — Open syllable, onset cluster.. kon — Open syllable, simple onset.. ti — Open syllable, simple onset.. nen — Closed syllable, nasal consonant.. ta — Open syllable, simple onset.. l — Closed syllable, coda consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian prefers to create syllables with consonant clusters as onsets rather than codas.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle, with sounds decreasing in sonority from the beginning to the end of the syllable.
- The word's length and the presence of multiple consonant clusters require careful application of onset maximization rules.
- The vowel qualities are crucial for correct pronunciation.
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