konsesjonshaver
Syllables
kon-ses-jon-sha-ver
Pronunciation
/kɔnˈsɛʃɔnˌʃɑːvər/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
kon- + sesjon + -shaver
The Norwegian word 'konsesjonshaver' is divided into five syllables: kon-ses-jon-sha-ver. Stress falls on the second syllable. It's a compound noun derived from Latin and Old Norse, meaning 'concession holder'. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.
Definitions
- 1
A person or entity that holds a concession (a right or privilege granted by an authority).
Concession holder
“Han er en stor konsesjonshaver i oljeindustrien.”
“Konsesjonshaveren må overholde alle vilkår.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ses'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable in compound words, but this word follows a common exception.
Syllables
kon — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ses — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel, primary stress.. jon — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. sha — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. ver — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- The 'sj' cluster is treated as a single phoneme /ʃ/.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not affect syllabification.
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