stillingtaking
The word 'stillingtaking' is divided into four syllables: stil-ling-ta-king. It's a compound noun with primary stress on the first and fourth syllables. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
The act of assuming a position or post; an inauguration or assumption of office.
Inauguration, assumption of office
“Stillingtakinga til den nye ordføraren var i går.”
“Det var ein høgtideleg stillingtaking.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('stil') and the fourth syllable ('king').
Syllables
stil — Open syllable, stressed.. ling — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. king — Closed syllable, stressed.
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Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to maximize their onsets (initial consonant sounds).
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Sounds within a syllable generally follow a sonority hierarchy.
- The compound nature of the word doesn't introduce any special syllabification rules.
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