frihandelsområde
Syllables
fri-han-dels-om-rå-de
Pronunciation
/friːhɑnˈdelsɔmˌrɔːdə/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
fri + handels + område
The word 'frihandelsområde' is a compound noun in Norwegian. It is divided into six syllables: fri-han-dels-om-rå-de, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows the rules of maximizing onsets and using vowels as syllable nuclei. The word consists of the prefix 'fri', the root 'handels', and the suffix 'område'.
Definitions
- 1
An area where countries have agreed to remove barriers to trade with each other.
Free trade area
“EFTA er et frihandelsområde.”
“Norge ønsker å inngå flere frihandelsområder.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('rå'), following the typical Norwegian stress pattern.
Syllables
fri — Open syllable, long vowel.. han — Open syllable.. dels — Closed syllable.. om — Open syllable.. rå — Open syllable, long vowel.. de — Open syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Penultimate Stress
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The compound nature of the word does not alter the syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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