meklingsforslag
The Norwegian word 'meklingsforslag' (mediation proposal) is divided into four syllables: mek-lings-for-slag. Stress falls on the first syllable. The word is a compound noun formed from 'mekle' (to mediate) and 'forslag' (proposal). Syllabification follows the principles of onset maximization and avoidance of syllable-final consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A proposal for mediation.
Mediation proposal
“Partene mottok et meklingsforslag fra lederen.”
“Meklingsforslaget ble avvist.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('mek'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word, especially in compounds.
Syllables
mek — Open syllable, stressed.. lings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. for — Open syllable, unstressed.. slag — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Avoidance of Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Syllables generally avoid ending in consonant clusters.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- The 'ng' sound in 'meklings' is a single phoneme and is treated as part of the syllable's nucleus.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not affect syllable division.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.