kontraktavdeling
Syllables
kon-trakt-av-de-ling
Pronunciation
/ˈkɔntʁaktˌavdɛlɪŋ/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
av + kontrakt + deling
The word 'kontraktavdeling' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: kon-trakt-av-de-ling. The primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kon-'). It's composed of the Latin-derived root 'kontrakt' (contract) and the Germanic root 'avdeling' (department). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
A department within an organization responsible for contracts.
Contract department
“Ho jobbar i kontraktavdelinga.”
syn:avtaleavdeling
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'kontrakt' (kon-). Secondary stress on the second syllable of 'avdeling' (de-).
Syllables
kon — Open syllable, stressed, onset consonant.. trakt — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster.. av — Open syllable, onset consonant.. de — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ling — Closed syllable, onset consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables tend to follow a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
- The pronunciation of 'k' can vary between hard and soft depending on the following vowel, but the hard pronunciation is standard here.
- The 'v' in 'avdeling' is generally pronounced in Nynorsk, unlike some dialects where it might be elided.
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