rasjonalisering
Syllables
ras-jo-na-li-se-ring
Pronunciation
/ɾɑʃʊˈnɑːlɪˌsɛːrɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
rasjo- + nal- + -isering
The Norwegian word 'rasjonalisering' is divided into six syllables: ras-jo-na-li-se-ring. It's a noun derived from Latin and French roots, meaning 'rationalization'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
The process of making something rational or reasonable; streamlining or reorganizing based on logical principles.
Rationalization
“Bedriften gjennomførte en omfattende rasjonalisering.”
“Rasjonalisering av offentlige tjenester er et viktig mål.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('li'). Norwegian generally stresses the second-to-last syllable in words of this length and complexity.
Syllables
ras — Open syllable with a consonant cluster onset. Initial syllable.. jo — Closed syllable with a short vowel. Contains the root morpheme.. na — Open syllable with a long vowel. Part of the root morpheme.. li — Closed syllable, stressed syllable. Part of the root morpheme.. se — Open syllable with a long vowel. Part of the suffix.. ring — Closed syllable, containing the final suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable (e.g., 'ras-').
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (the vowel peak).
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus (vowel).
- The 'sj' digraph is pronounced as /ʃ/.
- The final '-ing' is a common suffix and is generally treated as a single syllable unit.
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