embetsnedleggelse
Syllables
em-bets-ned-legg-else
Pronunciation
/ˈɛmbɛtsnɛdˌlɛɡːəlsə/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
embets- + nedlegg- + -else
The word 'embetsnedleggelse' is divided into five syllables: em-bets-ned-legg-else. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. It's a compound noun formed from Old Norse roots, denoting the act of resigning from an official position. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules prioritizing onsets and vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
The act of relinquishing or resigning from an official position; the abolition of an office.
Resignation (from office), abolition of a post.
“Hans embetsnedleggelse overrasket mange.”
“Regjeringen vedtok en embetsnedleggelse for å spare penger.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('em'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word.
Syllables
em — Open syllable, stressed.. bets — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. ned — Closed syllable.. legg — Closed syllable, with a long consonant.. else — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian favors placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are generally divided into separate syllables.
Syllable Weight
Long vowels and consonant clusters can influence syllable weight and division.
- The presence of the long consonant /ɡː/ in 'legg' influences the syllable weight.
- Norwegian allows for relatively complex consonant clusters, which are handled according to established phonotactic rules.
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