kongressbygning
The word 'kongressbygning' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: kon-gress-byg-ning. Stress falls on the second syllable of 'kongress' and the first syllable of 'bygning'. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.
Definitions
- 1
A building used for hosting congresses or large meetings.
Congress building
“Den nye kongressbygningen er imponerende.”
“Vi møttes på kongressbygningen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the second syllable of 'kongress' and the first syllable of 'bygning'
Syllables
kon — Open syllable, vowel nucleus /ɔ/. gress — Closed syllable, stressed, vowel nucleus /ɛ/. byg — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus /ʏ/. ning — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus /ɪ/
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllables are formed to maximize the number of consonants in the onset position.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables in some dialects, but syllabification remains consistent.
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