passbestemmelse
Syllables
pa-ss-be-stem-mel-se
Pronunciation
/pasbɛstɛmːɛlsə/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
pass + bestem + melse
The word 'passbestemmelse' is divided into six syllables: pa-ss-be-stem-mel-se. Stress falls on 'bestem'. It's a compound noun formed from 'pass', 'bestem', and the nominalizing suffix 'melse'. Geminate consonants are present, affecting syllable weight.
Definitions
- 1
A regulation, provision, or stipulation.
Regulation, provision, stipulation, requirement
“Det er en viktig passbestemmelse i kontrakten.”
“Passbestemmelsene må følges nøye.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('bestem'). Norwegian compound words often stress the second element.
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. ss — Closed syllable with geminate consonant, affecting syllable weight.. be — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. stem — Closed syllable with geminate consonant, affecting syllable weight.. mel — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. se — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Maximization of Onsets
Consonant clusters are allowed as onsets.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllable boundaries are preferred where sonority decreases.
- Geminate consonants ('ss' and 'mm') influence syllable weight.
- Stress pattern in compound words can be less predictable.
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