hastighetsgrense
Syllables
has-ti-ghets-gren-se
Pronunciation
/ˈhɑstɪˌɡɛtːsˌɡrɛnːsə/
Stress
10010
Morphemes
hastighets- + grense
The Norwegian word 'hastighetsgrense' (speed limit) is a compound noun syllabified as has-ti-ghets-gren-se, with primary stress on the second syllable. It's formed from 'hastighet' (speed) and 'grense' (limit), following Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllable structure.
Definitions
- 1
A maximum speed allowed on a road or highway.
Speed limit
“Han overskred hastighetsgrensen.”
“Hastighetsgrensen er 80 km/t.”
syn:fartsgrense
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ti'). Secondary stress is present on 'ghets' and 'gren'.
Syllables
has — Open syllable, initial onset.. ti — Closed syllable, short vowel.. ghets — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. gren — Closed syllable, consonant cluster, geminate consonant following.. se — Open syllable, final schwa.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Geminate Consonant Handling
Geminate consonants create heavier syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
- The geminate consonants influence syllable weight and pronunciation.
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