oppsigelsesrunde
Syllables
opp-si-gel-ses-run-de
Pronunciation
/ɔpːsɪˈɡɛːlsesˌrʊnːdə/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
opp + sigelse + s
The word 'oppsigelsesrunde' is a compound noun divided into six syllables (opp-si-gel-ses-run-de) following Norwegian onset maximization rules. Primary stress falls on the second syllable. It consists of the prefix 'opp-', the root 'sigelse', a linking suffix '-s-', and the root 'runde', meaning 'layoff round'.
Definitions
- 1
A round of layoffs or a series of dismissal negotiations.
Layoff round
“Bedriften annonserte en ny oppsigelsesrunde.”
“De ansatte frykter en oppsigelsesrunde.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('si'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
opp — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Initial consonant cluster.. si — Closed syllable, short vowel. Onset consonant.. gel — Closed syllable, long vowel. Onset consonant.. ses — Closed syllable, short vowel. Onset consonant.. run — Closed syllable, long vowel. Onset consonant.. de — Open syllable, short vowel. Final syllable.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a diphthong or triphthong.
- The double consonants (pp, ss, rr) influence vowel length.
- The 's' between 'sigelse' and 'runde' acts as a linking consonant.
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