menighetslokale
Syllables
me-ni-ghets-lo-ka-le
Pronunciation
/mɛnɪˈɡɛtslɔkɑːlə/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
menighets- + lokale
The Norwegian word 'menighetslokale' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: me-ni-ghets-lo-ka-le. Stress falls on the second syllable. The division follows rules maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels. The 'gh' cluster is treated as a single sound. It means 'parish hall'.
Definitions
- 1
A building or premises belonging to or used by a religious congregation or parish.
Parish hall, church hall, congregational building
“Møtet ble holdt i menighetslokale.”
“De leier menighetslokale til arrangementet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ni'). Norwegian stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root word in compounds.
Syllables
me — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ni — Closed syllable, stressed.. ghets — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. lo — Open syllable.. ka — Open syllable.. le — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division favors maximizing consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Following Consonant
Syllable division typically occurs after a single consonant following a vowel.
Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllable division occurs before a vowel.
- The 'gh' cluster is treated as a single velar fricative /ɣ/ in pronunciation, simplifying the syllable structure.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not affect the core syllabic structure.
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