handlingsalternativ
Syllables
han-dlings-al-ter-na-tiv
Pronunciation
/hɑnˈdɪŋsˌaltɛrnaˈtiːv/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
handlings + alternativ
The word 'handlingsalternativ' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: han-dlings-al-ter-na-tiv. Stress falls on the 'na' syllable. The division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels. It's composed of 'handling' and 'alternativ', with the latter receiving primary stress.
Definitions
- 1
A possible course of action; an alternative solution.
Action alternative
“Vi må vurdere alle handlingsalternativ før vi tar en beslutning.”
ant:uten alternative
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'na' syllable of 'alternativ'. The stress pattern is 1 (stressed) - 0 (unstressed) - 0 - 0 - 1 - 0.
Syllables
han — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. dlings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. al — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ter — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. na — Open, stressed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tiv — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
- Norwegian allows some flexibility with consonant clusters, but the proposed division reflects natural pronunciation.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may cause slight differences in perceived syllable boundaries.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.