nasjonalforsamling
Syllables
na-sjo-nal-for-sam-ling
Pronunciation
/nɑˈɧɔːnɑlˌfɔʂːɑmˈliŋ/
Stress
100001
Morphemes
nasjo- + forsam- + -ling
The word 'nasjonalforsamling' is a six-syllable compound noun with stress on the second and last syllables. It's formed from a prefix, root, and suffix, and its syllable division follows standard Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
A national assembly; the highest legislative body in a country.
National Assembly
“Nasjonalforsamlingen vedtok en ny lov.”
“Representanter fra hele landet møttes i nasjonalforsamlingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sjo') and the last syllable ('ling'). Norwegian compound words often have stress on the second element.
Syllables
na — Open syllable, stressed.. sjo — Open syllable, unstressed.. nal — Closed syllable, unstressed.. for — Open syllable, unstressed.. sam — Open syllable, unstressed.. ling — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus (vowel).
- The pronunciation of 'j' can vary slightly, but it's generally included with the preceding vowel in this word.
- Regional variations in vowel qualities might exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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