kjæremålsutvalg
The word 'kjæremålsutvalg' is divided into five syllables: kjæ-re-måls-ut-valg. Stress falls on the second syllable. The division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllable structure. The word is a noun meaning 'appeals committee' and is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix.
Definitions
- 1
A committee or board dealing with appeals or complaints.
Appeals committee
“kjæremålsutvalget behandlet saken.”
“The appeals committee considered the case.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('måls'). Norwegian stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
kjæ — Onset maximization with 'kj' cluster, long vowel.. re — Simple syllable structure.. måls — Onset maximization with 'm', permissible 'ls' coda.. ut — Simple syllable structure.. valg — Coda consonant 'g'.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless permitted by the language's phonotactics.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
- The 'kj' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster.
- The 'ls' cluster is permissible as a coda.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.