selvforvaltningsprincippet
Syllables
selv-for-valt-nings-prin-cip-pet
Pronunciation
/ˈselv̥fɔːˌvaltnɪŋsˌpʁintsɪpːət/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
selv- + forvalt- + nings-princippet
The word 'selvforvaltningsprincippet' is a complex Danish noun divided into seven syllables: selv-for-valt-nings-prin-cip-pet. The primary stress falls on 'valtnings-'. It's a compound word built from the prefix 'selv-', the root 'forvalt-', and the suffix 'ningsprincippet'. Syllable division follows Danish rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
The principle of self-administration.
The principle of self-administration
“Kommunen arbejder efter selvforvaltningsprincippet.”
“Selvforvaltningsprincippet er vigtigt for lokalt demokrati.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('valtnings-'). Danish stress is generally fixed on the first syllable of the root, but in compounds, it can shift.
Syllables
selv — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a vowel and a consonant cluster.. for — Open syllable, contains a vowel and a consonant.. valt — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, contains a vowel and a consonant cluster.. nings — Closed syllable, contains a vowel and a consonant cluster.. prin — Closed syllable, contains a vowel and a consonant cluster.. cip — Closed syllable, contains a vowel and a consonant cluster.. pet — Closed syllable, contains a vowel and a consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Danish favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure generally follows a sonority hierarchy.
- The word is a complex compound noun, typical of Danish.
- The stød (glottal stop) can influence perceived syllable boundaries but doesn't alter the formal division.
- Complex consonant clusters require careful consideration of onset maximization.
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