importregulering
Syllables
im-port-re-gu-le-ring
Pronunciation
/ˈɪmˌpɔrtɾɛɡʊˌleːɾɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
import- + regul- + -ering
The word 'importregulering' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: im-port-re-gu-le-ring. Stress falls on the second syllable ('port'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'import-', the root 'regul-', and the suffix '-ering'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering.
Definitions
- 1
The practice or system of controlling the import of goods.
Import regulation
“Streng importregulering kan beskytte lokale produsenter.”
“Regjeringen vurderer å endre importreguleringen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('port'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress to the first element of the second component.
Syllables
im — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'im'. port — Closed syllable, stressed, onset cluster 'port'. re — Open syllable, vowel 'e'. gu — Closed syllable, vowel 'u'. le — Open syllable, long vowel 'e'. ring — Closed syllable, vowel 'i'
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Word Stress
Stress often falls on the first element of the second component in compound words.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /r/ may exist.
- The 'rt' cluster is a common and accepted consonant cluster in Norwegian.
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