korupsjonspåstand
Syllables
ko-rup-sjon-spå-stand
Pronunciation
/kɔˈrʊpsjɔnspaːˌstɑn/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
korrupsjons- + på- + -stand
The word 'korrupsjonspåstand' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: ko-rup-sjon-spå-stand. Stress falls on the second syllable ('rup'). Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and creating open syllables where possible. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Latin-derived prefix, a native Norwegian root, and a native Norwegian suffix.
Definitions
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Allegation of corruption
Allegation of corruption
“Politiet etterforsker korrupsjonspåstanden.”
“Han avviste korrupsjonspåstanden som grunnløs.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('rup'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress.
Syllables
ko — Open syllable, initial syllable.. rup — Closed syllable, primary stress.. sjon — Closed syllable, 'sj' cluster.. spå — Open syllable, vowel lengthening.. stand — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllabification prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters in the onset position.
Open Syllables
When possible, syllables are formed to be open (ending in a vowel).
- The 'sj' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- Vowel lengthening before nasal consonants is a standard feature.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter syllabification.
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