sammensmeltning
The word 'sammensmeltning' is divided into four syllables: sam-men-smelt-ning. It consists of a prefix 'sam-', a root 'melt-', and a suffix '-ning'. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and allowing consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The process of merging or blending together; fusion.
merger, fusion, amalgamation
“Sammensmeltningen av de to selskapene skapte en ny gigant.”
“Kulturell sammensmeltning er en spennende prosess.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('sam').
Syllables
sam — Open syllable, onset maximization.. men — Open syllable, onset maximization.. smelt — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ning — Closed syllable, consonant coda.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Syllable Weight
Norwegian allows for both light and heavy syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are permitted at the beginning and end of syllables.
- Geminate consonant 'mm' does not affect syllabification.
- Regional vowel variations do not alter syllable division.
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