kontraktsbestemmelse
Syllables
kon-trakts-be-stem-mel-se
Pronunciation
/kɔnˈtɾaktsbɛstɛmːelse/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
kontrakt, bestem + melse
The word 'kontraktsbestemmelse' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: kon-trakts-be-stem-mel-se. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('trakts'). It is morphologically composed of a Latin-derived root ('kontrakt') and an Old Norse-derived root and suffix ('bestem-melse'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel sequencing.
Definitions
- 1
A specific clause or provision within a contract.
Contract provision, contract clause
“Denne kontraktsbestemmelsen regulerer ansvarsfordelingen.”
“Les kontraktsbestemmelsene nøye før du signerer.”
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('trakts'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress.
Syllables
kon — Open syllable, initial syllable, relatively simple structure.. trakts — Closed syllable, complex onset with a liquid consonant. Stressed syllable.. be — Open syllable, short vowel.. stem — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. mel — Open syllable, relatively simple structure.. se — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants are ordered by sonority within a syllable.
- The double 'm' in 'bestemmelse' does not affect syllable division.
- The 's' linking 'kontrakt' and 'bestemmelse' is a genitive marker and is treated as part of the preceding syllable.
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