ultrakonservativ
Syllables
ul-tra-kon-ser-va-tiv
Pronunciation
/ˈʊltraˌkɔnserˈvɑtiːv/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
ultra + konserv + ativ
The word 'ultrakonservativ' is divided into six syllables: ul-tra-kon-ser-va-tiv. It's a compound adjective with Latin roots, stressed on the fifth syllable ('va'). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles, typical of Norwegian phonology.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely conservative; holding very traditional views.
Ultra-conservative
“Han har en *ultrakonservativ* holdning til politikk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('va'). This is typical for Norwegian adjectives of this length.
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, unstressed.. tra — Open syllable, unstressed.. kon — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ser — Closed syllable, unstressed.. va — Open syllable, stressed.. tiv — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the second-to-last syllable in words of this length.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
- The 'k' cluster in 'konserv' does not trigger syllable division.
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