bevillingskontor
Syllables
be-vil-lings-kon-tor
Pronunciation
/bɛˈvɪlːɪŋsˌkɔntɔr/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
bevilge/kontor + ings
The word 'bevillingskontor' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: be-vil-lings-kon-tor. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and breaking after vowels. It's composed of 'bevilge' (allocate) and 'kontor' (office).
Definitions
- 1
An office responsible for allocating funds or managing budgets.
Allocation office, budget office
“Han jobber på bevillingskontoret.”
“Bevillingskontoret godkjente søknaden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('be').
Syllables
be — Open, stressed syllable.. vil — Closed syllable.. lings — Closed syllable.. kon — Closed syllable.. tor — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors creating syllables with as many initial consonants as possible.
Vowel Break
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Stress Placement
Primary stress falls on the first syllable.
- The 'j' sound doesn't significantly impact syllable division.
- Compound words can have secondary stresses, but the primary stress remains on the first element.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter vowel qualities.
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