konsekvensutredning
Syllables
kon-sek-vens-ut-red-ning
Pronunciation
/kɔnˈsɛkːvɛnsʊtˈrɛdːnɪŋ/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
ut + konsekvens + redning
The word 'konsekvensutredning' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: kon-sek-vens-ut-red-ning. Primary stress falls on the first syllable. It's formed from Latin and Old Norse roots, meaning 'consequence assessment'. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
A systematic assessment of the potential consequences (positive and negative) of a proposed action or policy.
Consequence assessment, impact assessment
“En grundig konsekvensutredning er nødvendig før prosjektet kan starte.”
“Regjeringen bestilte en konsekvensutredning av den nye loven.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kon'). Secondary stress is minimal in Norwegian compound words.
Syllables
kon — Open syllable, stressed.. sek — Closed syllable, unstressed.. vens — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ut — Open syllable, unstressed.. red — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ning — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
- The word is a compound noun, which influences stress placement.
- Norwegian allows for relatively complex consonant clusters, but these are handled according to the 'Maximize Onsets' rule.
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