personalhåndbok
Syllables
per-so-nal-hånd-bok
Pronunciation
/pɛrˈsɔnɑlˌhɔnːbɔk/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
per- + sonal- + -håndbok
The Norwegian word 'personalhåndbok' is a compound noun meaning 'personnel handbook'. It is divided into five syllables: per-so-nal-hånd-bok, with primary stress on the second syllable. The word is morphologically composed of a Latin-derived prefix and root, and a Norwegian suffix. Syllabification follows standard Norwegian rules prioritizing vowel peaks and maximizing onsets and codas.
Definitions
- 1
A manual or handbook containing information about personnel policies, procedures, and benefits.
Personnel handbook, HR manual
“Jeg leste i personalhåndboken for å finne ut om feriepolicyen.”
“Den nye personalhåndboken er tilgjengelig på intranettet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('so').
Syllables
per — Open syllable, onset 'p', vowel 'ɛr'. so — Open syllable, onset 's', vowel 'ɔ'. nal — Closed syllable, onset 'n', vowel 'ɑ', coda 'l'. hånd — Closed syllable, onset 'h', vowel 'ɔ', coda 'nː' (geminate consonant). bok — Closed syllable, onset 'b', vowel 'ɔ', coda 'k'
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Onset Maximization
Consonants preceding a vowel are included in the onset.
Coda Maximization
Consonants following a vowel are included in the coda, within phonotactic constraints.
Compound Word Division
Division based on constituent morphemes and natural pronunciation.
- The 'h' in 'håndbok' is often silent or lightly aspirated.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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