ekteskapslovgivning
Syllables
ek-tes-kaps-lov-giv-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈɛktəˌskɑpslɔvˈɡɪvɪŋ/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
ekte, lov, giv + -skaps, -ning
The Norwegian word *ekteskapslovgiving* is divided into six syllables: ek-tes-kaps-lov-giv-ning. It's a compound noun with primary stress on the first and fifth syllables. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles.
Definitions
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Legislation concerning marriage
Marriage law
“Den nye ekteskapslovgivingen trådte i kraft i går.”
“Ekteskapslovgivingen regulerer ekteskap og skilsmisse.”
syn:ekteskapslov
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable (*ek*) and the fifth syllable (*giv*). Secondary stress is possible on *kaps* but is less prominent.
Syllables
ek — Open syllable, stressed.. tes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. kaps — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lov — Open syllable, unstressed.. giv — Open syllable, stressed.. ning — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
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Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left isolated at the end of a syllable if they can be part of an onset.
- The word is a compound, and the syllable division reflects the boundaries between the morphemes. Regional variations in pronunciation are minimal and do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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