informasjonssenter
Syllables
in-for-ma-sjons-sen-ter
Pronunciation
/ɪnfɔrmɑˈsjøːnsˌsɛntər/
Stress
101010
Morphemes
informasjon, senter + s
The word 'informasjonssenter' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: in-for-ma-sjons-sen-ter. It's derived from French/Latin and Old Norse roots. Stress is relatively even, with a slight emphasis on 'ma' and 'ter'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules favoring open syllables and onset maximization.
Definitions
- 1
A place where information is provided.
Information center
“Vi besøkte et nytt informasjonssenter i byen.”
“Hun jobber på et turistinformasjonssenter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress is on the 'ma' syllable, with a slight emphasis on the final 'ter' syllable. Stress is relatively evenly distributed.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset consonant.. for — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ma — Open syllable, onset consonant, primary stress.. sjons — Syllable with consonant cluster 'sj', closed syllable.. sen — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ter — Closed syllable, onset consonant, slight emphasis.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets whenever possible.
Open Syllable Preference
Norwegian favors open syllables (CV) over closed syllables (CVC).
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus generally forms the core of a syllable.
- The 'sj' cluster is a common Norwegian digraph.
- Potential elision of 'n' before 's' in rapid speech, but generally pronounced.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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