likestillingsutvalg
Syllables
li-ke-stil-lings-ut-valg
Pronunciation
/ˈliːkəstilːɪŋsʉtˌvɑlɡ/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
like- + still- + -ingsutvalg
The Norwegian word 'likestillingsutvalg' (equality committee) is syllabified as li-ke-stil-lings-ut-valg, with stress on 'stil'. It's a compound noun built from morphemes relating to equality and selection, and its division follows rules of onset maximization and vowel breaks.
Definitions
- 1
A committee dedicated to promoting and ensuring equality.
Equality committee
“Likestillingsutvalget la frem sin rapport.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('stil').
Syllables
li — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ke — Closed syllable, contains a schwa.. stil — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, long vowel.. lings — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. ut — Open syllable.. valg — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Break
Syllables are generally divided around vowels.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Complex consonant clusters are broken up in a way that maintains phonotactic plausibility.
- The word is a compound, and the syllable division reflects the boundaries between the constituent morphemes.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the perceived syllable boundaries.
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