opplysningsplikt
The word 'opplysningsplikt' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: opp-lys-nings-plikt. The primary stress falls on 'lys'. It's formed from a prefix, two roots, and a suffix, reflecting its complex semantic meaning of 'duty to inform'.
Definitions
- 1
The duty to provide information; the obligation to disclose.
Duty to inform, obligation to disclose.
“Han brøt opplysningsplikten.”
“Selskapet har en opplysningsplikt overfor sine aksjonærer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('lys').
Syllables
opp — Open syllable, initial consonant followed by vowel.. lys — Open syllable, primary stress.. nings — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.. plikt — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.
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Sonority Sequencing Principle
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- The 'j' sound is a palatal approximant, which can have slight variations in pronunciation. Regional dialects may affect vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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