medbestemmelsesrett
Syllables
med-bestem-mel-ses-rett
Pronunciation
/mɛdbɛstɛmːɛlsɛsret/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
med + bestem + melse-ses-rett
The Norwegian word 'medbestemmelsesrett' is a complex noun meaning 'right of co-determination'. It is divided into five syllables: med-bestem-mel-ses-rett, with primary stress on 'bestem'. The syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak principle, reflecting the compound structure of the word.
Definitions
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The right of co-determination
Right of co-determination
“Arbeiderne kjempet for medbestemmelsesrett.”
“Loven gir de ansatte medbestemmelsesrett i viktige saker.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('bestem'). Norwegian stress is generally predictable, falling on the root syllable in compounds.
Syllables
med — Open syllable, initial syllable.. bestem — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. mel — Open syllable.. ses — Open syllable.. rett — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Avoid Syllable-Final Clusters
Minimize consonant clusters at the end of a syllable.
- The word is a compound, and the syllable division reflects the boundaries between the morphemes.
- The double 'm' in 'bestemmelses' can have slight pronunciation variations, but the syllable division remains consistent.
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