hastighetsbegrensing
Syllables
has-ti-ghets-be-gren-sing
Pronunciation
/ˈhɑstɪˌɡɛːtsbɛˈɡɾɛnːsɪŋ/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
grens + ing
The word 'hastighetsbegrensing' is a compound noun meaning 'speed limit'. It is divided into six syllables: has-ti-ghets-be-gren-sing, with primary stress on 'gren'. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The word's morphemes derive from Old Norse and Swedish roots.
Definitions
- 1
A restriction on the speed at which vehicles may travel.
Speed limit
“Det er ein hastighetsbegrensing på 80 km/t.”
syn:fartsgrense
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penult (second-to-last) syllable 'gren'. The first syllable 'has' has a secondary stress.
Syllables
has — Open syllable, initial consonant.. ti — Closed syllable, short vowel.. ghets — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. be — Open syllable, short vowel.. gren — Closed syllable, geminate consonant following.. sing — Closed syllable, nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are primarily divided around vowel sounds.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants are treated as part of the following syllable.
- The 'stg' consonant cluster is common and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
- The geminate 'r' in 'grensing' is phonemically significant and affects syllable weight.
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