sluttforhandling
Syllables
slutt-for-han-dling
Pronunciation
/slʉtːfɔrˈhɑnːdlɪŋ/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
slutt + handling + ing
The Norwegian word 'sluttforhandling' is a compound noun meaning 'final negotiation'. It is divided into four syllables: slutt-for-han-dling, with stress on the second syllable ('for'). The syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak, and the word's morphemic structure reveals its origins in Old Norse.
Definitions
- 1
Final negotiation; the last stage of a negotiation process.
Final negotiation
“De er i sluttforhandling om avtalen.”
“Sluttforhandlingen vil avgjøre utfallet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for'). This is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
slutt — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a final consonant.. for — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and is stressed.. han — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a final consonant.. dling — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel as its nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure generally follows the sonority sequencing principle.
- The word is a compound, and the syllable division reflects the boundaries between the constituent morphemes.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel realization but not syllable structure.
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