personalkunnskap
Syllables
per-so-nal-kun-n-skap
Pronunciation
/pɛrsɔˈnɑlkʏnːskap/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
per- + sonal- + -kunnskap
The word 'personalkunnskap' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: per-so-nal-kun-n-skap. Stress falls on the 'nal' syllable. It's composed of a Latin-derived prefix 'per-', a root 'sonal-' from 'person', and the Old Norse suffix '-kunnskap' meaning 'knowledge'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel center rules.
Definitions
- 1
Knowledge relating to individuals; personal expertise or understanding.
Personal knowledge
“Hun har god personalkunnskap.”
“Personalkunnskap er viktig i denne stillingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nal'). Norwegian generally stresses the penult, but compound words can have stress influenced by constituent parts.
Syllables
per — Open syllable, initial syllable.. so — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. nal — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. kun — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. n — Syllabic consonant, often occurs before 'skap'. skap — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Center
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create pronounceable syllables.
- The 'l' in 'personal' can be slightly reduced in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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