beslutningsapparat
Syllables
be-slut-nings-ap-pa-rat
Pronunciation
/bɛsluːtnɪŋsɑpːɑˈrɑːt/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
be- + slut- + nings-apparat
The word 'beslutningsapparat' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: be-slut-nings-ap-pa-rat. Primary stress falls on 'slut-'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and requiring a vowel nucleus in each syllable. The word is morphologically complex, with Germanic and French origins.
Definitions
- 1
A system or organization for making decisions.
Decision-making apparatus
“Regjeringen har et omfattende beslutningsapparat.”
“Bedriften trenger et effektivt beslutningsapparat.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('slut-'). Norwegian stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. slut — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. nings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ap — Open syllable, unstressed.. pa — Open syllable, unstressed.. rat — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally placed in the onset of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- The long vowel /uː/ in 'slut-' affects syllable weight but doesn't alter syllabification.
- The 'ng' cluster in 'nings-' is a common feature of Norwegian and doesn't pose a challenge.
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