administrasjonsbygning
Syllables
ad-mi-ni-stra-sjons-byg-ning
Pronunciation
/ad.mɪnɪˈstraː.sjɔns.bʏɡ.nɪŋ/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
administrasjons- + bygning
The word 'administrasjonsbygning' is divided into seven syllables based on Norwegian phonological rules prioritizing onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants. Stress falls on the second syllable of the root 'bygning'. The word is a compound noun derived from Latin and Old Norse roots, meaning 'administrative building'.
Definitions
- 1
A building used for administrative purposes; an office building.
Administrative building
“De flyttet hovedkontoret til en ny administrasjonsbygning.”
“Administrasjonsbygningen var full av kontorer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of the root 'bygning' (bʏɡ).
Syllables
ad — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. mi — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.. ni — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.. stra — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset, long vowel.. sjons — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, closed by 's'.. byg — Closed syllable, closed by 'g'.. ning — Closed syllable, closed by 'ng'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Consonant Syllable Formation
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable.
- Potential slight reduction of the 'j' in 'sj' in some dialects.
- Regional variations in vowel realization (e.g., /ʏ/ instead of /ʏ/).
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