oppsigelesesgrunn
Syllables
opp-sig-e-les-es-grunn
Pronunciation
/ɔpsɪˈɡɛːləsˌɡrʊnː/
Stress
100001
Morphemes
opp + sig-else + -ses
The Norwegian word 'oppsigelsesgrunn' is divided into six syllables based on maximizing onsets and vowel nuclei. Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('opp'). The word is a compound noun formed from Old Norse and Latin-derived morphemes, meaning 'reason for dismissal'.
Definitions
- 1
Reason for dismissal; ground for termination.
Reason for dismissal
“Han ble avskjediget uten gyldig oppsigelsesgrunn.”
“Arbeidsgiveren må oppgi en klar oppsigelsesgrunn.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('opp'). Secondary stress is weak and can be present on 'grunn' depending on speech rate.
Syllables
opp — Open syllable, stressed, containing a long vowel.. sig — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced stop.. e — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. les — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. es — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. grunn — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a voiced stop.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with maximal onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of the syllable).
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Stress Placement
Primary stress generally falls on the first syllable of a word or the first element of a compound word.
- The length of the word and the number of morphemes contribute to its complexity.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise phonetic realization of vowels and consonants, but not the core syllable division.
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