fjernsynsselskap
Syllables
fjer-n-syn-s-sel-skap
Pronunciation
/ˈfjerːnˌsynːsˌsɛlskɑp/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
fjern + syn + selskap
The word *fjernsynsselskap* is a compound noun meaning 'television company'. It is divided into six syllables: fjer-n-syn-s-sel-skap, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('sel-'). The syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements. It is morphologically composed of the prefix *fjern-*, the root *syn-*, and the suffix *-selskap*.
Definitions
- 1
A company that broadcasts or produces television programs.
Television company
“NRK er et statlig fjernsynsselskap.”
“Det private fjernsynsselskapet sendte en ny serie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sel-'). Norwegian generally stresses the second-to-last syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
fjer — Open syllable, initial onset with /f/ and /j/, vowel nucleus /e/.. n — Closed syllable, consisting of a single nasal consonant.. syn — Open syllable, onset with /s/, vowel nucleus /y/.. s — Closed syllable, consisting of a single fricative consonant.. sel — Open syllable, onset with /s/, vowel nucleus /ɛ/.. skap — Open syllable, onset with /sk/, vowel nucleus /ɑ/.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together as onsets of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy, with vowels being more sonorous than consonants.
- The word contains several consonant clusters, requiring careful application of onset maximization.
- Norwegian allows for relatively complex syllable structures.
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