elektronikkselskap
Syllables
e-lek-tron-ikk-sel-skap
Pronunciation
/elɛkˈtrɔnɪksɛlskɑp/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
elektronikk/selskap
The word 'elektronikkselskap' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: e-lek-tron-ikk-sel-skap. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('skap'). The division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering. The word is composed of the roots 'elektronikk' (electronics) and 'selskap' (company).
Definitions
- 1
A company that deals with electronics.
Electronics company
“Han jobber i et stort elektronikkselskap.”
“Elektronikkselskapet lanserte et nytt produkt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('skap'). Norwegian generally exhibits penultimate stress in words of this length and structure.
Syllables
e-lek-tron-ikk-sel-skap — Open syllable, initial vowel.. e-lek-tron-ikk-sel-skap — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'l', vowel 'e', coda consonant 'k'.. e-lek-tron-ikk-sel-skap — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'tr', vowel 'o', coda consonant 'n'.. e-lek-tron-ikk-sel-skap — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'ɪ', vowel 'k', coda consonant 'k'.. e-lek-tron-ikk-sel-skap — Open syllable, onset consonant 's', vowel 'e'.. e-lek-tron-ikk-sel-skap — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'sk', vowel 'a', coda consonant 'p'. Primary stress.
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Penultimate Stress
Words of this length generally have stress on the second-to-last syllable.
- The double 'k' in 'elektronikkselskap' is a common orthographic feature and doesn't affect syllable division.
- The 's' sound can be slightly palatalized before 'k' in some dialects, but this doesn't change the syllabification.
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