skjenkerrettighet
Syllables
skjenk-er-ret-ti-ghet
Pronunciation
/ˈskjɛŋkəˌrɛtːɪɡheɪt/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
skjenk + er-ett-ighet
The word 'skjenkerettighet' is a compound noun meaning 'serving license'. It is divided into five syllables: skjenk-er-ret-ti-ghet, with primary stress on 'ret'. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak, and the word's morphemic structure reveals its origins in Old Norse.
Definitions
- 1
The legal right or license to serve alcoholic beverages.
Serving license, liquor license
“Restauranten mistet sin skjenkerettighet.”
“De søkte om en ny skjenkerettighet.”
syn:utskjenkingsrett
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ret'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns, with stress on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
skjenk — Open syllable with a complex onset. Contains a diphthong.. er — Closed syllable, functioning as an inflectional suffix.. ret — Closed syllable with a geminate consonant. Primary stress falls here.. ti — Open syllable, part of the suffix.. ghet — Closed syllable, completing the abstract noun suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'skjenk').
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
- The geminate consonant /tː/ in 'ret' is a common feature of Norwegian and influences syllable weight.
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