lærerforhandling
Syllables
læ-rer-for-han-dling
Pronunciation
/ˈlæːrərˌfɔrˌhɑnːɪŋ/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
for- + lærer- + handling-
The word *lærerforhandling* is a compound noun divided into five syllables: læ-rer-for-han-dling. It consists of the root *lærer* (teacher), the prefix *for-* (regarding), and the suffix *handling* (negotiation). The primary stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
Negotiations concerning teachers; teacher negotiations.
Teacher negotiations
“Lærerforhandlingene er i gang.”
“Resultatet av lærerforhandlingene ble presentert i dag.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('læ-'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
læ — Open syllable, stressed, containing a long vowel.. rer — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a rhotic consonant.. for — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. han — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a geminate consonant.. dling — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure generally follows a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
- The *r* sound in Norwegian can be a rhotic consonant or a vocalic *r*, depending on the dialect and position in the word.
- Compound words can sometimes exhibit secondary stress patterns, but the primary stress remains on the first syllable.
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