avspenningspolitikk
Syllables
av-spen-nings-po-li-tikk
Pronunciation
/avˈspɛnːɪŋsˌpɔliˈtɪkː/
Stress
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Morphemes
av + spennings + politikk
The word 'avspenningspolitikk' is a compound noun syllabified as av-spen-nings-po-li-tikk, with primary stress on 'nings'. It consists of the prefix 'av-', the root 'spennings', and the root 'politikk'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles.
Definitions
- 1
A policy aimed at reducing tension or conflict, often in international relations.
Relaxation policy, détente
“Den kalde krigens avspenningspolitikk.”
“Regjeringen la frem en ny avspenningspolitikk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nings'). Secondary stress on the last syllable ('tikk').
Syllables
av — Open syllable, unstressed.. spen — Closed syllable, unstressed.. nings — Closed syllable, primary stress.. po — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. tikk — Closed syllable, secondary stress.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to maximize consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable, leading to divisions like 'spen-nings' instead of 'spen-nings'.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes, considering onset maximization.
- Geminate consonants ('nn' in 'spennings') create heavier syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel quality and consonant pronunciation may exist.
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