nøkkelpersonell
The word 'nøkkelpersonell' is divided into five syllables: nøk-kel-per-so-nell. Stress falls on the second syllable ('kel'). It's a compound noun formed from 'nøkkel' (key) and 'personell' (personnel), following Norwegian syllable division rules based on onset maximization and vowel centrality.
Definitions
- 1
Key personnel; essential staff.
Key personnel
“Nøkkelpersonell må være tilgjengelig under kriser.”
“Selskapet har mistet mye nøkkelpersonell.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('kel'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
nøk — Closed syllable, onset cluster /nœk/, stressed.. kel — Closed syllable, onset /k/, vowel /ə/, coda /l/, stressed.. per — Open syllable, onset /p/, vowel /æ/, coda /ɾ/. so — Open syllable, onset /s/, vowel /ɔ/. nell — Closed syllable, onset /n/, vowel /ɛ/, coda /lː/
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Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset position.
Vowel Center
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create pronounceable syllables.
- Double consonants (kk, ll) do not significantly alter syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (/œ/) may exist.
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