oversubsidiering
Syllables
o-ver-sub-si-di-e-ring
Pronunciation
/ˈuːvərˌsʊbsɪˈdiːrɪŋ/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
over- + subsidier- + -ing
The Norwegian noun *oversubsidiering* is divided into six syllables (o-ver-sub-si-di-e-ring) with primary stress on the penult. The division follows rules maximizing onsets and separating vowels from consonants, consistent with similar Norwegian words.
Definitions
- 1
The act of providing excessive subsidies.
Oversubsidizing
“Regjeringen er bekymret for *oversubsidiering* av landbruket.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('di'). The first syllable ('o') and the last syllable ('ring') receive secondary stress.
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sub — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. si — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. di — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. e — Open syllable, single vowel.. ring — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximizing Onsets
Norwegian favors syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Permissible consonant clusters are maintained within syllables.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., /uː/ to /ə/ in *over-*).
- Retroflexion of /r/ sound is a phonetic detail and doesn't impact syllabification.
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