kringkastingslisens
Syllables
kring-kas-tings-li-sens
Pronunciation
/ˈkriŋ.kɑs.tɪŋs.li.sɛns/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
kring + kast + ings-li-sens
The Norwegian word 'kringkastingslisens' (broadcasting license) is divided into five syllables: kring-kas-tings-li-sens. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('kas'). It's a compound noun formed from Old Norse and French roots, with a structure typical of Norwegian compound words, adhering to vowel peak, onset maximization, and coda restriction rules.
Definitions
- 1
A license required to own a television or radio in Norway, used to fund the public broadcasting corporation (NRK).
Broadcasting license
“Jeg må fornye min kringkastingslisens.”
“Kringkastingslisensen finansierer NRK.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('kas'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress to the second element.
Syllables
kring — Open syllable, containing a vowel and nasal consonant.. kas — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Primary stressed syllable.. tings — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. li — Open syllable, containing a vowel.. sens — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Onset Maximization Rule
Consonant clusters are maximized within the onset of a syllable.
Coda Restriction Rule
Norwegian prefers simpler codas.
Compound Word Stress Rule
Stress often shifts to the second element in compound words.
- The 'ng' cluster in 'kring' is treated as a single unit.
- The linking element '-li-' doesn't carry stress.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., 'i' in 'tings' to /ə/ in some dialects).
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