konkursbegjæring
Syllables
kon-kurs-be-gjæ-ring
Pronunciation
/kɔnˈkʊrsbɛɡjæːrɪŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
konkurs + begjæring
The word 'konkursbegjæring' is divided into five syllables: kon-kurs-be-gjæ-ring. Stress falls on the second syllable ('be'). The word is a compound noun derived from Latin and Old Norse, meaning 'bankruptcy petition'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A formal request to a court to declare a debtor bankrupt.
Bankruptcy petition
“De leverte inn en konkursbegjæring.”
“Retten behandlet konkursbegjæringen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress to the second element.
Syllables
kon — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'kn', vowel 'ɔ'.. kurs — Open syllable, onset consonant 'k', vowel 'ʊ', coda consonant 'rs'.. be — Open syllable, onset consonant 'b', vowel 'ɛ'. Primary stressed syllable.. gjæ — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'gj', long vowel 'æː'.. ring — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel 'ɪ', coda consonant 'ŋ'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a diphthong or a consonant cluster.
Compound Word Stress
Stress typically falls on the second element of a compound word.
- The 'gj' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /æː/ vs. /ɛː/) do not affect syllable division.
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