kommisjonsmedlem
The word 'kommisjonsmedlem' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: kom-mis-jons-med-lem. Stress falls on the second syllable ('mis'). The word is composed of two roots ('kommisjon' and 'medlem') linked by a genitive 's'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables.
Definitions
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A member of a commission.
Commission member
“Hun er et viktig kommisjonsmedlem.”
“Kommisjonsmedlemmene diskuterte saken grundig.”
syn:komitémedlem
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('mis'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress to the first syllable of the second element.
Syllables
kom — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is /ɔ/. mis — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, vowel is /ɪ/, consonant cluster /ʃ/. jons — Closed syllable, vowel is /ɔ/, consonant cluster /ns/. med — Open syllable, vowel is /ɛ/. lem — Closed syllable, vowel is /ɛ/
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Compound Stress
Stress often falls on the first syllable of the second element in a compound word.
- The linking 's' does not form a syllable on its own.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly affect syllabification.
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