brennevinsbevilling
Syllables
bren-ne-vins-be-vil-ling
Pronunciation
/ˈbrɛnːəˌvɪnsbəˈvɪlːɪŋ/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
brenne- + vin- + -bevilling
The word 'brennevinsbevilling' (liquor license) is divided into six syllables (bren-ne-vins-be-vil-ling) with primary stress on the first syllable. It's a compound noun formed from morphemes related to burning/distilling, wine/alcohol, and granting/permission. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles.
Definitions
- 1
A license to sell or produce alcoholic beverages (specifically spirits).
Liquor license
“Han søkte om en brennevinsbevilling.”
“Restauranten mistet sin brennevinsbevilling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('bren'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
bren — Open syllable, stressed, with a long vowel.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed, short vowel.. vins — Closed syllable, unstressed, short vowel.. be — Open syllable, unstressed, short vowel.. vil — Closed syllable, unstressed, long vowel.. ling — Closed syllable, unstressed, short vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'bren-', 'vins-', and 'vil-.'
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy, with vowels being more sonorous than consonants.
- The genitive -s- functions as a syllable linker.
- Double consonants indicate vowel length and are crucial for pronunciation and meaning.
- Regional variations may exist in vowel length and consonant cluster pronunciation.
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