stillingsstopp
The word 'stillingsstopp' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into three syllables: stil-lings-stopp. Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel-consonant separation. The word means 'hiring freeze'.
Definitions
- 1
A halt or freeze on hiring for positions.
Hiring freeze
“Regjeringen innførte stillingsstopp i offentlig sektor.”
“På grunn av økonomiske vanskeligheter ble det innført stillingsstopp.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('stil').
Syllables
stil — Open syllable, onset cluster 'st', stressed.. lings — Closed syllable, velar nasal 'ng'. stopp — Closed syllable, long consonant 'pː'
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are divided after vowels followed by consonants.
- The 'll' sound can be reduced in some dialects, but doesn't affect syllable division.
- Doubled consonants indicate length, not separate syllables.
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