likestillingslov
Syllables
li-ke-stil-lings-lov
Pronunciation
/ˈliːkəstilːɪŋsloːv/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
like- + stilling + -s-lov
The Norwegian word 'likestillingslov' (equality law) is divided into five syllables: li-ke-stil-lings-lov. Stress falls on the third syllable ('stil'). The word is a compound noun with a prefix, root, and suffix, and follows standard Norwegian syllable division rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
A law promoting equality between individuals, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, or other characteristics.
Equality Law
“Den nye likestillingsloven trådte i kraft i år.”
“Likestillingsloven skal sikre like muligheter for alle.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('stil'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress to the second element.
Syllables
li — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is long.. ke — Closed syllable, vowel is reduced (schwa).. stil — Closed syllable, long consonant 'l'. Stressed syllable.. lings — Closed syllable, nasal consonant 'ng'. Contains inflectional suffix.. lov — Open syllable, final syllable, vowel is long.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'st' in 'stilling').
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Stress
Stress typically falls on the second element of a compound word.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
- The double 'l' in 'stilling' and 'lov' is a standard feature of Norwegian orthography and phonology.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.