lokalforhanning
The word 'lokalforhandling' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'local negotiation'. It is divided into five syllables: lo-kal-for-han-ning, with primary stress on 'for'. The syllabification follows the vowel peak principle and respects the morphemic structure of the word.
Definitions
- 1
A negotiation conducted at a local level.
Local negotiation
“De startet en lokalforhandling med fagforeningen.”
“Resultatet av lokalforhandlingen ble presentert for de ansatte.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('for'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns, with a slight emphasis on the final syllable.
Syllables
lo — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'ɔ'. Unstressed.. kal — Open syllable, onset 'k', rime 'ɑl'. Unstressed.. for — Open syllable, onset 'f', rime 'ɔr'. Primary stressed syllable.. han — Open syllable, onset 'h', rime 'ɑn'. Unstressed.. ning — Closed syllable, onset 'n', rime 'ɪŋ'. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains one vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are structured around an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are divided based on the constituent morphemes.
- The pronunciation of 'r' can vary regionally.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common but doesn't affect the syllable division.
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