bistandsorganisasjon
Syllables
bis-tands-or-ga-ni-sa-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈbɪstɑnsɔrɡɑnɪsɑʃɔn/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
bi- + stands- + -organisasjon
The word 'bistandsorganisasjon' is divided into seven syllables: bis-tands-or-ga-ni-sa-sjon. It's a complex noun with a Latin-derived prefix, an Old Norse root, and a Greek/French-derived suffix. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The 'd' in 'bistands' can be reduced in some dialects.
Definitions
- 1
An organization that provides aid, typically to developing countries or people in need.
Aid organization
“Røde Kors er en kjent bistandsorganisasjon.”
“Organisasjonen samler inn penger til bistandsorganisasjoner i Afrika.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('or-').
Syllables
bis — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tands — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. or — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ga — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ni — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. sa — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. sjon — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
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Norwegian syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel Sequencing
Syllables are generally divided to separate vowel sequences.
- The 'd' in 'bistands' can be reduced or elided in colloquial speech, particularly in Eastern Norwegian dialects.
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