alkoholikerbehandling
Syllables
al-ko-ho-li-ker-be-han-dling
Pronunciation
/al.kɔ.hɔ.li.kær.bæ.hɑn.dlɪŋ/
Stress
10000000
Morphemes
alkoho- + liker + behandling
The word 'alkoholikerbehandling' is a compound noun with primary stress on the first syllable ('al-'). Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering, resulting in the division 'al-ko-ho-li-ker-be-han-dling'. The word consists of a Greek-derived prefix, a root related to addiction, and a suffix indicating treatment.
Definitions
- 1
Treatment for alcohol addiction.
Alcohol addiction treatment
“Han trenger alkoholikerbehandling.”
“Regjeringen investerer i alkoholikerbehandling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('al-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word, and this pattern is maintained in compound words.
Syllables
al — Open syllable, stressed.. ko — Open syllable, unstressed.. ho — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. ker — Closed syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. han — Open syllable, unstressed.. dling — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllabification prioritizes maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable, leading to divisions like 'be-han' rather than 'beh-an'.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, dictating the separation points between consonant clusters and vowels.
- Consonant clusters 'lk' and 'rb' are maintained despite potential simplification in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter the core syllabification.
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