arbeidsbelastning
Syllables
ar-bei-ds-be-last-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈɑrˌbeːɪ̯dsbɛˌlɑstnɪŋ/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
arbeids- + belast- + -ning
The word 'arbeidsbelastning' is syllabified as ar-bei-ds-be-last-ning, with primary stress on the second syllable. It's a compound noun formed from 'arbeide' (work), 'belaste' (burden), and the nominalizing suffix '-ning'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and adhering to CV/CVC structures.
Definitions
- 1
The amount of work that a person has to do.
Workload
“Hun klaget over sin høye arbeidsbelastning.”
“Arbeidsbelastningen øker i julen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable (*be-* in *be-last-ning*). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress.
Syllables
ar — Open syllable, CV structure.. bei — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. ds — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. be — Open syllable, CV structure.. last — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. ning — Closed syllable, CVC structure.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Norwegian syllabification favors creating syllables with consonant clusters in the onset (beginning) whenever possible.
Consonant-Vowel (CV) Structure
Syllables generally follow a CV structure, with consonants followed by vowels.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) Structure
Syllables can also end in consonants, forming a CVC structure.
- The 'ds' cluster pronunciation can vary slightly depending on dialect.
- Stress shift in compound words is a common phenomenon.
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