beslutningstaker
Syllables
be-slut-ning-sta-ker
Pronunciation
/bɛsluːtnɪŋsˈtæːkər/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
be- + slutning + -taker
The word *beslutningstaker* is a compound noun with five syllables, stressed on the second syllable ('slut'). Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering, dividing the word into its morphemic components: be- + slutning + -taker.
Definitions
- 1
A person who makes decisions.
Decision-maker
“Han er en viktig beslutningstaker i selskapet.”
“Beslutningstakere må vurdere alle alternativer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('slut'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. slut — Open syllable, stressed.. ning — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sta — Open syllable, unstressed.. ker — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'slutningstaker'.
Vowel Centering
Syllables are generally built around a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on their components, adjusted for phonetic constraints.
- The 'ning' sequence could potentially be considered a single syllable, but is typically divided as 'ning'.
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