kjønnskvotering
Syllables
kjønns-kvo-te-ring
Pronunciation
/ˈkjønːskvɔt̪eːrɪŋ/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
kjønns- + kvote- + -ering
The word 'kjønnskvotering' is divided into four syllables: kjønns-kvo-te-ring. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound noun formed from 'kjønn' (gender), 'kvote' (quota), and the nominalizing suffix '-ering'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and respecting permissible consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A system or policy of assigning a specific number of positions or opportunities to members of a particular gender.
Gender quota
“Regjeringen diskuterer innføringen av kjønnskvotering i styrene.”
“Kjønnskvotering er et kontroversielt tema.”
syn:kjønnsfordeling
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('te').
Syllables
kjønns — Open syllable with a long consonant.. kvo — Closed syllable with a permissible 'kv' onset.. te — Open syllable with a long vowel.. ring — Closed syllable with a consonant cluster coda.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are broken after the first consonant if it creates a permissible onset.
Permissible Onsets/Codas
'kv' is a permissible onset, and consonant clusters like 'rɪŋ' can form valid codas.
- The 'nn' cluster in 'kjønn' is a common feature and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but don't alter syllable boundaries.
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