eksekusjonsmakt
The Norwegian word 'eksekusjonsmakt' is divided into five syllables: ek-se-ku-sjons-makt. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('se'). The word is a compound noun derived from Latin and Germanic roots, meaning 'executive power'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
The power or authority to carry out legal judgments or decisions; executive power.
Executive power, power of execution
“Regjeringen utøvde sin eksekusjonsmakt.”
“Domstolen overførte eksekusjonsmakten til namsmannen.”
ant:maktesløshet
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('se'). The stress pattern is relatively weak but noticeable.
Syllables
ek — Open syllable, initial syllable.. se — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. ku — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. sjons — Syllable with a complex onset ('sj'), closed syllable.. makt — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable, explaining the treatment of 'sk' and 'sj' as single onsets.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing
Consonant clusters follow a sonority hierarchy.
- The 'sj' cluster is a common feature of Norwegian phonology.
- The compound nature of the word doesn't alter the basic syllabification rules.
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