nedrustningsavtale
Syllables
ned-rust-nings-av-ta-le
Pronunciation
/nɛdˈrʊstɪŋsɑvˈtɑːlə/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
ned + rustnings + avtale
The word 'nedrustingsavtale' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ned-rust-nings-av-ta-le. It consists of the prefix 'ned-', the root 'rustnings-', and the suffix 'avtale'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('rust'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centrality.
Definitions
- 1
An agreement or treaty concerning the reduction or limitation of armaments.
Disarmament agreement
“Regjeringen forhandler om en ny nedrustingsavtale.”
“Nedrustingsavtalen har ført til en betydelig reduksjon i våpenlagrene.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('rust'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of the root in compound words, but the prefix 'ned-' shifts the stress.
Syllables
ned — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced stop consonant.. rust — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced fricative consonant.. nings — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.. av — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced fricative consonant.. ta — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a voiceless stop consonant.. le — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Center
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Word Stress
Generally, the first syllable of the root is stressed in compound words, but this can be affected by prefixes.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowels, but the syllable division remains consistent.
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