abortlovgivning
Syllables
a-bort-lov-giv-ning
Pronunciation
/aˈbɔrtlɔɡˌɡivniŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
abort, lov, giv + ning
The word 'abortlovgivning' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: a-bort-lov-giv-ning. Stress falls on the second syllable. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and allowing permissible consonant clusters as codas. The word is morphologically complex, combining roots related to abortion, law, and legislation with a nominalizing suffix.
Definitions
- 1
Legislation concerning abortion.
Abortion law/legislation
“Det er behov for endringar i abortlovgivninga.”
syn:abortregulering
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('bort'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of a stem, but compound words can shift stress.
Syllables
a — Open syllable, single vowel nucleus.. bort — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'rt' as coda.. lov — Closed syllable, 'v' as coda.. giv — Open syllable, 'v' as coda.. ning — Closed syllable, 'ng' as coda.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Each syllable attempts to include as many consonants as possible at the beginning (onset).
Vowel Nucleus
Every syllable must have a vowel as its nucleus.
Permissible Codas
Certain consonant clusters (e.g., 'rt', 'ng', 'v') are allowed at the end of syllables (coda).
- Nynorsk allows for relatively flexible syllable structures.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but generally do not affect syllable division.
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