skjønnsavgjørelse
Syllables
skjønns-avgjø-re-lse
Pronunciation
/ˈskjøːnsˌavɡjøːɾˌʃeːlse/
Stress
1001
Morphemes
skjønns- + avgjø- + -relse
The word 'skjønnsavgjørelse' is divided into four syllables: skjønns-avgjø-re-lse. Stress falls on 'avgjø'. It's a compound noun formed from 'skjønn' (judgment), 'avgjøre' (to decide), and the noun-forming suffix '-relse'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels.
Definitions
- 1
A decision made based on discretion or judgment.
Discretionary decision, judgment at discretion
“Dommeren tok en skjønnsavgjørelse.”
“Saken endte med en skjønnsavgjørelse fra nemnda.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('avgjø'). Norwegian typically stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress to the second element.
Syllables
skjønns — Open syllable, onset cluster 'sk'. avgjø — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'gj'. re — Open syllable. lse — Closed syllable, coda cluster 'ls'
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained in the onset position whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel followed by one or more consonants.
- The 'sk' and 'gj' clusters are common and do not pose syllabification challenges.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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