nøkkelvirsomhet
Syllables
nøk-kel-vir-som-het
Pronunciation
/ˈnœkːəlˌvɪrkəsɔmˌheːt/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
nøkkel, virke + somhet
The word *nøkkelvirksomhet* is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: nøk-kel-vir-som-het. Stress falls on the first syllable. The division follows the vowel peak principle, maximizing onsets and minimizing codas. It consists of the roots *nøkkel* and *virke* and the suffix *somhet*.
Definitions
- 1
Key activity, core business, essential operation.
Key activity/enterprise
“Nøkkelvirksomheten til selskapet er programvareutvikling.”
“De investerte mye i nøkkelvirksomheten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('nøk'). Nynorsk stress is relatively weak, but the first syllable receives slightly more emphasis.
Syllables
nøk — Open syllable, stressed. Contains a long vowel.. kel — Closed syllable. Contains a short vowel.. vir — Closed syllable. Contains a short vowel.. som — Open syllable. Contains a short vowel.. het — Closed syllable. Contains a long vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset of a syllable.
Coda Minimization
Consonant clusters are minimized in the coda of a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllables are generally maintained within the constituent morphemes of a compound word.
- The *ks* cluster in *virksomhet* is a common feature and doesn't pose a syllable division issue.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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