beslutningstæger
Syllables
be-slut-ning-stæ-ger
Pronunciation
/bɛsluːtnɪŋsˈtæːɡər/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
be- + slutning + -tager
The word *beslutningstager* is a compound noun divided into five syllables: be-slut-ning-stæ-ger. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus. The word is composed of a prefix, root, and suffix, all of Germanic origin.
Definitions
- 1
One who makes decisions.
Decision-maker
“Han er en viktig beslutningstager i selskapet.”
“Beslutningstagere må vurdere alle alternativer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ning'). Norwegian generally exhibits penultimate stress.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, initial syllable.. slut — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel.. ning — Closed, stressed syllable.. stæ — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. ger — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are generally maximized in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel, which serves as the nucleus.
Penultimate Stress
Norwegian generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not typically affect syllabification.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
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