økonomiaavdeling
Syllables
øko-no-mi-a-av-de-ling
Pronunciation
/œkːɔnɔmiˌavˈdɛliŋ/
Stress
0010011
Morphemes
av + økonomi + deling
The word 'økonomiavdeling' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: øko-no-mi-a-av-de-ling. Primary stress falls on the second syllable. The division follows Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and dividing around vowels, with consideration for the geminate consonant and the compound structure.
Definitions
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Economy department, financial department
Economy department
“Hun jobber i økonomiavdelingen.”
“Økonomiavdelingen er ansvarlig for budsjettet.”
syn:finansavdeling
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'økonomi' and the second syllable of the entire word ('no').
Syllables
øko — Open syllable, contains a geminate consonant.. no — Open syllable.. mi — Open syllable.. a — Open syllable.. av — Open syllable.. de — Open syllable.. ling — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian favors placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a single syllable, especially at the beginning.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of the individual morphemes' pronunciation.
- The geminate consonant /kː/ in 'økonomi' is a characteristic feature of Norwegian.
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