statsforvaltning
The word 'statsforvaltning' is divided into four syllables: stats-for-valt-ning. Stress falls on 'for'. The word is a noun meaning 'state administration' and is formed from a prefix, root, and suffix of Old Norse origin. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
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The administration or governance of the state.
State administration
“Statsforvaltninga er ansvarleg for å implementere lovene.”
“Det er behov for å effektivisere statsforvaltninga.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for').
Syllables
stats — Open syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. for — Open syllable, simple structure.. valt — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ning — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the beginning, nasal consonant at the end.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Sequence
Each vowel typically forms a separate syllable.
Closed Syllable
A syllable ending in a consonant is considered closed.
- Palatalization of 't' after 's' can affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
- The '-ing' suffix is almost always a separate syllable.
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