handelsdelegasjon
Syllables
han-dels-de-le-ga-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈhɑn.dels.dɛ.lɛ.ɡa.sjɔn/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
handel, delegasjon + s
The word 'handelsdelegasjon' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: han-dels-de-le-ga-sjon. Stress falls on the second syllable. It consists of the roots 'handel' and 'delegasjon' connected by the suffix 's'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels.
Definitions
- 1
A group of people representing a trade organization or country.
Trade delegation
“En handelsdelegasjon fra Japan besøkte Norge.”
“Handelsdelegasjonen forhandlet om nye avtaler.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('dels').
Syllables
han — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. dels — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. de — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. le — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ga — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sjon — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division favors creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Sequence
Syllables are often divided after each vowel, especially when followed by a consonant.
- Potential elision of 'd' in 'delegasjon' in rapid speech, but maintained for formal analysis.
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