parlamentsbygning
Syllables
par-la-men-ts-byg-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈpɑrlɑmɛntsˈbʏɡnɪŋ/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
parlament + bygning
The word 'parlamentsbygning' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: par-la-men-ts-byg-ning. Stress falls on the first syllable. The division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering. It consists of the root 'parlament' and the root 'bygning' connected by a linking 's'.
Definitions
- 1
A building that houses a parliament.
Parliament building
“Stortingets parlamentsbygning er et imponerende byggverk.”
“De demonstrerte foran parlamentsbygningen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('par'). Secondary stress is weak on 'byg'.
Syllables
par — Open syllable, stressed, onset consonant 'p', vowel 'a'.. la — Open syllable, onset consonant 'l', vowel 'a'.. men — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'm', vowel 'e', coda consonant 'n'.. ts — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'ts'.. byg — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'b', vowel 'y', coda consonant 'g'.. ning — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'n', vowel 'i', coda consonant 'ng'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable typically contains a vowel.
Avoidance of Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Norwegian prefers to avoid ending syllables with consonant clusters.
- The linking 's' does not form a separate syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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