likestillingsarbeid
Syllables
li-ke-stil-lings-ar-bei-d
Pronunciation
/ˈliːkestɪlɪŋsɑrbɛiːd/
Stress
1000000
Morphemes
like- + still- + -ing-arbeid
The Norwegian word 'likestillingsarbeid' (equality work) is divided into seven syllables: li-ke-stil-lings-ar-bei-d. It is a compound noun with primary stress on the first syllable. The division follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements, typical of Norwegian phonology.
Definitions
- 1
Work aimed at achieving equality, particularly gender equality.
Equality work, work for equality.
“Likestillingsarbeid er viktig for et rettferdig samfunn.”
“Hun er engasjert i likestillingsarbeid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('li-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word, especially in compounds.
Syllables
li — Open syllable, stressed.. ke — Closed syllable, unstressed.. stil — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ar — Open syllable, unstressed.. bei — Closed syllable, unstressed.. d — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but generally do not alter the syllable division.
- The compound nature of the word influences the stress pattern.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.