miljølovgivning
Syllables
mil-jø-lov-giv-ning
Pronunciation
/miˈljøːlɔɡˌgivniŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
miljø, lov + givning
The word 'miljølovgivning' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: mil-jø-lov-giv-ning. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('lov'). It consists of the roots 'miljø' and 'lov' combined with the derivational suffix 'givning'. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel nuclei.
Definitions
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Laws and regulations concerning the environment.
Environmental legislation
“Den nye miljølovgivningen er strengere.”
“Vi må overholde miljølovgivningen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('lov'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
mil — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is long.. jø — Open syllable, contains the diphthong /jø/.. lov — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. giv — Open syllable, contains a short vowel.. ning — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'lov', 'giv').
Vowel Nucleus
Each vowel forms a syllable (e.g., 'mil', 'jø').
Compound Word Stress
Stress typically falls on the second element of a compound noun.
- The 'j' sound is consistently pronounced as /j/ in this context.
- Regional variations in vowel quality are minor and do not significantly affect syllable division.
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