informasjonsfrihet
Syllables
in-for-ma-sjons-fri-het
Pronunciation
/ɪnfɔrmɑˈsjonsfriːhɛɪt/
Stress
001011
Morphemes
informasjons + frihet
The word 'informasjonsfrihet' is a compound noun divided into six syllables (in-for-ma-sjons-fri-het) with primary stress on the third syllable. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and resolving consonant clusters. It is morphologically composed of the root 'informasjons' (information) and 'frihet' (freedom).
Definitions
- 1
The right or liberty to access and disseminate information without censorship or undue restriction.
Information freedom
“Informasjonsfrihet er en grunnleggende menneskerett.”
“Journalister kjemper for informasjonsfrihet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ma'). Norwegian stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root word in compounds.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset consonant.. for — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ma — Open syllable, onset consonant.. sjons — Closed syllable, complex onset.. fri — Open syllable, onset consonant.. het — Open syllable, onset consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
When consonant clusters occur, they are resolved by assigning consonants to the onset of the following syllable if possible.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
- The 'sj' consonant cluster is a common feature of Norwegian phonology. The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
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