handelsbarriere
The word 'handelsbarriere' is a compound noun in Norwegian, divided into six syllables: han-dels-ba-rri-e-re. Stress falls on the second syllable. It consists of the root 'handel' (trade) and 'barriere' (barrier), connected by a linking 's'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules.
Definitions
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A government-imposed restriction on the free international exchange of goods or services.
Trade barrier
“Handelsbarrierer kan hindre økonomisk vekst.”
“EU arbeider for å fjerne handelsbarrierer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('dels').
Syllables
han — Open syllable, onset consonant 'h', vowel nucleus 'a'.. dels — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'dels', vowel nucleus 'e'.. ba — Open syllable, onset consonant 'b', vowel nucleus 'a'.. rri — Open syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel nucleus 'i', long 'r' sound.. e — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e', long vowel.. re — Open syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel nucleus 'e'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- The 's' between 'handel' and 'barriere' is a linking sound.
- The long 'r' sound in 'barriere' is a characteristic of Norwegian pronunciation.
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