handelshindring
The word 'handelshindring' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: han-del-s-hin-dring. Stress falls on the second syllable ('del'). The syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus. The word consists of the root 'handel' (trade) and the suffix 'hindring' (obstruction).
Definitions
- 1
Obstruction of trade; impediment to commerce.
Trade barrier
“Regjeringen innførte nye handelshindringer.”
“Handelshindringer kan skade økonomisk vekst.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('del'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress to the second element.
Syllables
han — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. del — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. s — Open syllable, single consonant.. hin — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. dring — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset and coda.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes forming syllables with consonant clusters as onsets.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Single Consonant Rule
A single consonant between vowels typically forms its own syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'd' in 'handel' can vary regionally, sometimes being weakened or dropped, but this doesn't affect the written syllabification.
- Compound word stress patterns can sometimes deviate from the general rule of stressing the first syllable.
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