moderasjonslinje
Syllables
mo-de-ra-sjons-lin-je
Pronunciation
/mɔdɛˈraːʃɔnsˈlinjə/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
moderasjon/linje + -s-
The word 'moderasjonslinje' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: mo-de-ra-sjons-lin-je. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. It's derived from Latin and Old Norse roots and refers to a policy of moderation.
Definitions
- 1
A line of moderation; a policy or approach that seeks to avoid extremes.
Moderation line
“Regjeringen følger en klar moderasjonslinje i utenrikspolitikken.”
“Han gikk over moderasjonslinjen og ble mer radikal.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('mo'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable in compound words.
Syllables
mo — Open syllable, stressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. ra — Open syllable, unstressed.. sjons — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lin — Open syllable, unstressed.. je — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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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.
- The 'j' sound /j/ is often treated as part of the following syllable.
- Consonant clusters can sometimes lead to ambiguity, but the rules are fairly straightforward in this case.
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