konkursbehandling
Syllables
kon-kurs-be-hand-ling
Pronunciation
/kɔnˈkʊrsbɛˌhɑndliŋ/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
be- + konkurs- + handling
The word 'konkursbehandling' is a compound noun meaning 'bankruptcy administration'. It is divided into five syllables: kon-kurs-be-hand-ling, with primary stress on the first syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and first syllable stress. The word consists of the prefix 'be-', the root 'konkurs-', and the suffix 'handling'.
Definitions
- 1
The process of managing and administering a bankruptcy case.
Bankruptcy administration/handling
“Hun spesialiserer seg i konkursbehandling.”
“Konkursbehandlingen kan være en langvarig prosess.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kon'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word, especially in compounds.
Syllables
kon — Open syllable, stressed.. kurs — Closed syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. hand — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ling — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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First Syllable Stress
Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word.
Maximizing Onsets
Consonant clusters are grouped with the following vowel to form the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
- Potential weakening of the 'be-' prefix pronunciation.
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