flertallsavstemning
Syllables
fler-talls-av-stem-ning
Pronunciation
/flɛrˈtɑlsˌavstɛmːnɪŋ/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
fler + talls + avstemning
The word 'flertallsavstemning' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: fler-talls-av-stem-ning. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The division follows Norwegian rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and vowel-consonant patterns. It consists of a prefix 'fler-', a root 'talls-', and a suffix '-avstemning'.
Definitions
- 1
A vote or ballot concerning multiple options or a plural outcome.
Plural vote/ballot
“Resultatet av flertallsavstemningen var klart.”
“De holdt en flertallsavstemning for å velge en ny leder.”
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('av'). Norwegian generally stresses the second-to-last syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
fler — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. talls — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. av — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. stem — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ning — Closed syllable, simple consonant-vowel structure.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are generally maintained at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Pattern
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable boundary.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
- Norwegian allows some flexibility in syllable division, but the proposed division aligns with maximizing onsets.
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