brennevinslovgivning
Syllables
bren-ne-vins-lov-giv-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈbrɛnːəˌvɪnsˈlɔvɡɪvɪŋ/
Stress
100100
Morphemes
brenn- + lov- + -ning
The word 'brennevinslovgiving' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: bren-ne-vins-lov-giv-ning. Stress falls on 'lov'. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels. It's composed of several morphemes relating to spirits and legislation.
Definitions
- 1
Legislation concerning spirits.
Spirits legislation
“Den nye brennevinslovgivingen trådte i kraft i går.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the 'lov' syllable (3rd syllable from the beginning), secondary stress on 'brenn' (1st syllable). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of the root word in compounds.
Syllables
Bren — Open syllable, onset cluster.. ne — Open syllable, simple onset.. vins — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. lov — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. giv — Open syllable, simple onset.. ning — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division favors maintaining consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel, unless it's part of a diphthong.
- Geminate consonants (like 'nn' in 'brenn-') are common and don't alter the basic syllabification rules.
- The compound structure influences stress placement.
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