handelshøgskole
Syllables
han-del-shøg-sko-le
Pronunciation
/ˈhɑnːdəlsˌhøːɡskɔːlə/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
handel + høg + skole
The word 'handelshøgskole' is divided into five syllables based on the Sonority Sequencing Principle and Norwegian's preference for open syllables. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix, each with historical origins. Syllable structure is consistent with other Norwegian words.
Definitions
- 1
A college or university specializing in business administration and economics.
Business school, College of Business Administration
“Hun studerer ved handelshøgskolen i Oslo.”
“Mange ledere har en utdannelse fra handelshøgskolen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('han-'). Secondary stress on 'shøg-'. Remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
han — Open syllable, primary stress.. del — Open syllable, unstressed.. shøg — Open syllable, secondary stress.. sko — Open syllable, unstressed.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with consonants forming the onset and coda.
Open Syllable Preference
Norwegian favors open syllables (ending in a vowel).
- The /sh/ cluster is treated as a single onset.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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