opplysningsavelding
Syllables
op-plys-nings-a-vel-ding
Pronunciation
/ɔpːlysnɪŋsɑˈvɛldɪŋ/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
opp- + lys- + nings-
The word 'opplysningsavdeling' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: op-plys-nings-a-vel-ding. Primary stress falls on the first syllable. It's formed from Old Norse roots and suffixes, and its syllabification follows standard Norwegian rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding breaking up common consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A department responsible for providing information.
Information department
“Hun jobber i opplysningsavdelingen.”
“Opplysningsavdelingen ga ut en pressemelding.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('op'). Secondary stress is often found on 'lys' and 'del'.
Syllables
op — Open syllable, stressed.. plys — Closed syllable, unstressed.. nings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. vel — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ding — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless complex.
Onset-Rime
Syllables are structured around an onset and a rime.
- The 'ng' cluster in 'nings' is treated as a single unit.
- The 'sn' cluster in 'sninger' is also a common cluster and is kept together.
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