handelsutsending
The word 'handelsutsending' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: han-dels-ut-sen-ding. Stress falls on the second syllable. It's formed from the roots 'handel' (trade) and 'sending' (sending) with the prefix 'ut' and a linking suffix 's'. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
A person sent as a representative to conduct trade negotiations or promote commercial interests.
Trade envoy
“Den norske handelsutsendingen besøkte Kina.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the second syllable ('dels').
Syllables
han — Open syllable, initial consonant, stressed.. dels — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, secondary stress.. ut — Open syllable, prefix.. sen — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. ding — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Compound Word Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the first element of a compound word, but can shift in longer compounds.
- The pronunciation of 'd' as /ð/ (th) in some Eastern Norwegian dialects doesn't affect syllable division, but alters the phonetic realization.
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