handelshøyskole
Syllables
han-del-shøys-ko-le
Pronunciation
/ˈhɑnːdəlsˌhøːyskoːlə/
Stress
10010
Morphemes
handel + høyskole
The word 'handelshøyskole' is divided into five syllables: han-del-shøys-ko-le. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. It's a compound noun formed from 'handel' (trade) and 'høyskole' (college). Syllabification follows the Sonority Sequencing Principle and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
A university-level institution specializing in business administration, economics, and related fields.
Business school, College of Business Administration
“Hun studerer ved handelshøyskolen.”
“Han er professor ved handelshøyskolen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable ('han-'), secondary stress on 'shøys'. The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
han — Open syllable, primary stress.. del — Open syllable, unstressed.. shøys — Open syllable, secondary stress.. ko — Open syllable, unstressed.. le — Open syllable, unstressed, reduced vowel.
Word Parts
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Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with consonants assigned based on sonority.
Maximizing Onsets
Norwegian tends to maximize consonant onsets where possible.
- Double consonants do not necessarily create syllable breaks.
- Long vowels influence syllable weight but not division.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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