vegetasjonsperiode
Syllables
ve-ge-ta-sjons-pe-ri-o-de
Pronunciation
/ˈveːɡetaːʃɔnˌpeːriˈoːdə/
Stress
10000010
Morphemes
vegetasjon, periode + sjons
The word 'vegetasjonsperiode' is a compound noun meaning 'growing season'. It is divided into eight syllables: ve-ge-ta-sjons-pe-ri-o-de, with primary stress on the first syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a root 'vegetasjon', a suffix 'sjons', and another root 'periode'. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and separating vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
The period of the year when plants grow.
Growing season
“Vegetasjonsperioden er kort i Nord-Norge.”
syn:vekstsesongant:vinter
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ve-') and secondary stress on the penultimate syllable ('o-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words can have secondary stress.
Syllables
ve — Open syllable, stressed.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. sjons — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains the 'sj' consonant cluster.. pe — Open syllable, unstressed.. ri — Open syllable, unstressed.. o — Open syllable, stressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters (like 'sj') are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Sequences
Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable, unless part of a diphthong.
- The 'sj' consonant cluster is a common feature of Norwegian phonology and is treated as a single onset.
- Compound words can exhibit secondary stress, but the primary stress remains on the first element.
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