frihandelsavtale
Syllables
fri-han-dels-av-ta-le
Pronunciation
/friˈhɑndelsavtɑle/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
fri + handels + avtale
The word *frihandelsavtale* is a compound noun divided into six syllables: fri-han-dels-av-ta-le. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('han'). The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'fri', the root 'handels', and the suffix 'avtale'. Syllable division follows vowel-based rules and preserves consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A formal agreement between two or more countries regarding trade.
Free trade agreement
“Norge har inngått flere frihandelsavtaler.”
“Den nye frihandelsavtalen vil øke eksporten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('han'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress to the second element.
Syllables
fri — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.. han — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Primary stressed syllable.. dels — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster. Unstressed.. av — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Unstressed.. le — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel sound typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable whenever possible, avoiding breaking up natural consonant groupings.
Compound Word Stress
Stress often shifts to the second element in compound words, influencing the perceived prominence of syllables.
- The pronunciation of the final 'e' in 'avtale' can be reduced or elided in colloquial speech, but it still forms a syllable for analytical purposes.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but the syllable division remains consistent.
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