handingsprogram
The word 'handlingsprogram' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: han-dings-pro-gram. Stress falls on the final syllable ('gram'). It consists of the morphemes 'handlings-' (action/handling) and '-program' (plan). Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering.
Definitions
- 1
A plan of action; an action program.
Action program
“Regjeringen la frem et nytt handlingsprogram for miljøvern.”
“Vi trenger et detaljert handlingsprogram for å løse problemet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'program' ('gram'). The first syllable ('han') and the third syllable ('pro') are unstressed.
Syllables
han — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a single vowel.. dings — Closed syllable, contains a vowel and a consonant cluster.. pro — Open syllable, contains a vowel.. gram — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, contains a vowel and a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are generally syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The 'ng' cluster (/ŋ/) is always treated as a single unit within a syllable.
- Vowel pronunciation can vary slightly depending on dialect, but this doesn't significantly affect the syllable division.
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