handelsgeografi
Syllables
han-dels-geo-gra-fi
Pronunciation
/ˈhɑn.dels.ɡe.o.ɡra.fi/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
handel, geo, grafi + s
The word 'handelsgeografi' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: han-dels-geo-gra-fi. Stress falls on the second syllable. It's composed of roots from Old Norse and Greek, connected by a Norwegian suffix. Syllable division follows standard Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.
Definitions
- 1
The study of the geographical aspects of commerce and trade.
Commerce geography
“Hun studerer handelsgeografi på universitetet.”
“Handelsgeografi er viktig for å forstå globalisering.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable (dels). Norwegian generally stresses the penult.
Syllables
han — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. dels — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. geo — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. gra — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. fi — Open syllable, vowel only.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllable division aims to create syllables with onsets whenever possible.
Vowel as Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken after the first consonant if possible.
- No significant exceptions were encountered.
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