almenninteresse
Syllables
al-menn-in-te-resse
Pronunciation
/alˈmɛnːɪntɛrɛsːə/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
all + menn + interesse
The Norwegian word 'allmenninteresse' (public interest) is divided into five syllables: al-menn-in-te-resse, with stress on the second syllable. It's a compound noun built from a prefix, root, and suffix, and its syllabification follows standard Norwegian vowel-centered rules.
Definitions
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Public interest
Public interest
“Det er i allmenninteresse å beskytte miljøet.”
“Avgjørelsen ble tatt i allmenninteresse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('menn'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
al — Open syllable, containing a single vowel.. menn — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster 'nn'.. in — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. te — Open syllable, containing a single vowel.. resse — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster 'ss'.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless they are overly complex.
Compound Word Rule
Syllable division often aligns with morpheme boundaries in compound words.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' do not affect syllable division.
- The double 'n' is a standard orthographic feature and does not create a syllable break.
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