skjenkebestemmelse
Syllables
skjen-ke-be-stem-mel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈʂçɛŋkəbɛstɛmːəlse/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
skjenke/stemme + else
The word 'skjenkebestemmelse' is a compound noun with primary stress on the first syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllable structure, resulting in the division skjen-ke-be-stem-mel-se. The word is morphologically complex, built from roots relating to serving and regulation, and a nominalizing suffix.
Definitions
- 1
Regulations governing the serving of alcoholic beverages.
Alcohol serving regulations
“De nye skjenkebestemmelsene trådte i kraft i går.”
“Politiet kontrollerte at utestedet fulgte skjenkebestemmelsene.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('skjen'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word.
Syllables
skjen — Open syllable, stressed, containing a complex onset.. ke — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a simple onset.. be — Open syllable, unstressed, simple onset.. stem — Closed syllable, unstressed, containing a consonant cluster onset and a long vowel.. mel — Closed syllable, unstressed, simple onset.. se — Open syllable, unstressed, simple onset.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prioritizes including as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'skj').
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless absolutely necessary.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
- The 'skj' consonant cluster is common and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
- The geminate consonant 'mm' in 'stemmel' is standard and doesn't affect syllable division.
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