prisfastsettelse
Syllables
pris-fast-sett-el-se
Pronunciation
/prɪsˌfɑstˈsɛtːəlʃə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
pris, fast, sett + else
The word 'prisfastsettelse' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: pris-fast-sett-el-se. The primary stress falls on 'fast'. It's formed from multiple roots (pris, fast, sett) and the suffix 'else'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
The act of determining or fixing a price.
Price fixing, price determination
“Ulovlig prisfastsettelse er straffbart.”
“Prisfastsettelsen ble gjort av et utvalg.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('fast'). Norwegian typically stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress to the second element.
Syllables
pris — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster. Relatively simple structure.. fast — Open syllable, stressed syllable. Contains a long vowel.. sett — Closed syllable, contains a geminate consonant (double 't').. el — Open syllable, short vowel.. se — Open syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure generally follows a sonority hierarchy.
- The double 't' in 'settelse' can have slight pronunciation variations.
- Regional dialects may exhibit different vowel qualities or consonant pronunciations.
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