kommandostilling
Syllables
kom-man-do-stil-ling
Pronunciation
/kɔmˈmɑndɔˌstɪlːɪŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
komman + stilling + None
The word 'kommandostilling' is a Norwegian compound noun divided into five syllables: kom-man-do-stil-ling. Stress falls on the second syllable ('man'). The division follows onset maximization and avoids syllable-final consonant clusters. It consists of a prefix 'komman-' and a root 'stilling', connected by a vowel 'do'.
Definitions
- 1
A command position; a position of command or authority.
Command position, command post
“Han fikk en viktig kommandostilling i forsvaret.”
“Hun er i en kommandostilling og tar raske beslutninger.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('man'). This is typical for Norwegian compound nouns, where stress often falls on the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
kom — Open syllable, initial syllable, unstressed.. man — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, root component.. do — Open syllable, connecting vowel, unstressed.. stil — Closed syllable, part of the root, unstressed.. ling — Closed syllable, suffix, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally assigned to the following vowel to create a larger onset.
Avoidance of Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Norwegian prefers to avoid ending syllables with consonant clusters.
Moraic Syllabification
Syllable structure is mora-timed, influencing vowel length and consonant placement.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
- The connecting vowel 'do' does not form a separate morpheme and is treated as part of the compound structure.
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