hastighetskjøring
Syllables
has-ti-ghets-kjø-ring
Pronunciation
/ˈhɑstɪˌɡɛːtskjøːrɪŋ/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
hastighet + skjøring
The word 'hastighetskjøring' is a compound noun meaning 'speeding'. It is divided into five syllables: has-ti-ghets-kjø-ring, with primary stress on the second syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements. The word is morphologically composed of 'hastighet' (speed) and 'skjøring' (driving).
Definitions
- 1
Speeding, driving at an excessive speed.
Speeding
“Han ble bøtelagt for hastighetskjøring.”
“Hastighetskjøring er farlig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('hastig-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of compound words, but stress can shift in longer compounds.
Syllables
has — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ti — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ghets — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. kjø — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ring — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllable division favors maximizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables (onsets).
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
- The 'gh' cluster is a standard Norwegian digraph and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.
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