konkurransebedrift
Syllables
kon-kur-ran-se-be-drift
Pronunciation
/kɔnˈkʉrːɑnsəbɛdɾɪft/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
be- + konkurranse/drift + -t
konkurransebedrift is a six-syllable compound noun with stress on 'ran'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-based division, with a Latin/Old Norse etymology.
Definitions
- 1
A business or enterprise that operates in a competitive market.
Competition enterprise, competitive business
“Denne konkurransebedriften har lansert et nytt produkt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ran'), the root syllable of the first component.
Syllables
kon — Open syllable, onset maximization.. kur — Open syllable, onset maximization.. ran — Open, stressed syllable, root syllable.. se — Open syllable, vowel-consonant.. be — Open syllable, vowel-consonant.. drift — Open syllable, vowel-consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors creating syllables with as many consonants in the onset as possible.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Compound Stress
Stress typically falls on the first syllable of the root word in compound nouns.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation.
- Importance of compound structure for stress.
- Common use of 'be-' prefix.
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