igangsettingstid
Syllables
i-gang-set-ting-stid
Pronunciation
/ɪˈɡɑŋsɛtːɪŋstiːd/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
i + gang-sett + -ing-tid
The word *igangsettingstid* is a Norwegian compound noun divided into five syllables: i-gang-set-ting-stid. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from a prefix, two roots, and two suffixes of Old Norse origin, denoting the time of implementation. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and centering syllables around vowels.
Definitions
- 1
The time during which something is being implemented or established.
Time of implementation/establishment
“Vi må beregne *igangsettingstiden* nøye.”
“*Igangsettingstiden* for prosjektet er estimert til seks måneder.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('set-').
Syllables
i — Open syllable, single vowel.. gang — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. set — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. ting — Closed syllable, velar nasal onset.. stid — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are retained at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants are treated as part of the following syllable.
- The /ŋ/ sound in the onset is acceptable in Norwegian despite being a velar nasal.
- Geminate consonants are common and do not affect syllable division.
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