forvaltningsorgan
Syllables
for-val-tning-sor-gan
Pronunciation
/fɔrˈvɑltnɪŋsɔrɡɑn/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
for + valtn + ings
The word 'forvaltningsorgan' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: for-val-tning-sor-gan. Stress falls on the second syllable ('val'). It's composed of a prefix 'for-', a root 'valtn-', a suffix 'ings-', and a root 'organ'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
An administrative body, agency, or organization responsible for implementing and overseeing specific policies or regulations.
Administrative body, agency, organization
“Statens forvaltningsorgan er ansvarlig for...”
“Hun jobber i et forvaltningsorgan.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('val'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress to the second element.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, unstressed.. val — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. tning — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sor — Open syllable, unstressed.. gan — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone at the end of a syllable unless part of a diphthong or cluster.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
- The 'n' in 'valtnings' can be slightly reduced in rapid speech, but doesn't affect syllable division.
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