simultantɔlkɪŋ
Syllables
si-mul-tan-tɔl-kɪŋ
Pronunciation
/si.mul.tan.tɔl.kɪŋ/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
simultan- + tolk- + -ing
The word 'simultantolking' is a compound noun meaning 'simultaneous interpreting'. It is divided into five syllables: si-mul-tan-tɔl-kɪŋ, with primary stress on 'tan'. The word is composed of a Latin-derived prefix, an Old Norse root, and a Norse suffix. Syllabification follows standard Norwegian rules prioritizing vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Simultaneous interpreting; the process of orally translating speech from one language into another in real-time.
Simultaneous interpreting
“Hun jobber som simultantolker.”
“Konferansen hadde simultantolking til flere språk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tan'). Norwegian stress is generally weak, but 'tan' is noticeably more prominent.
Syllables
si — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'i'. Unstressed.. mul — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'ul'. Unstressed.. tan — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'an'. Primary stressed syllable.. tɔl — Open syllable, onset 't', rime 'ɔl'. Unstressed.. kɪŋ — Closed syllable, onset 'k', rime 'ɪŋ'. Unstressed.
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Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are complex.
Onset-Rime Rule
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- Minor regional variations in pronunciation may occur.
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