selfangstkommisjon
Syllables
self-angst-kom-mi-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛlfɑŋstkɔmɪʃɔn/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
self + angst + kommisjon
The word 'selfangstkommisjon' is a Norwegian compound noun divided into five syllables: self-angst-kom-mi-sjon. The primary stress falls on the first syllable ('self-'). It's composed of a prefix ('self-'), a root ('angst-'), and a root ('kommisjon'). Syllable division follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
A commission investigating or dealing with self-inflicted harm or suicide.
Self-harm commission
“Medlemmene i selfangstkommisjonen presenterte sine funn.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('self-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word, especially in compounds.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, stressed, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.. angst — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a final consonant cluster.. kom — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.. mi — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.. sjon — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
First Syllable Stress
Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word.
- The word is a compound noun, which influences syllable division.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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