sosiallovgivning
Syllables
so-si-al-lov-giv-ning
Pronunciation
/sɔˈsɪɑːlˌlɔɡˈɡɪvniŋ/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
sosial- + lov- + -givning
The word 'sosiallovgivning' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: so-si-al-lov-giv-ning. Stress falls on the second syllable. Syllabification follows the principle of vowel centering and onset maximization, common in Norwegian. The word is morphologically composed of a Latin-derived prefix, a native Norwegian root, and an Old Norse-derived suffix.
Definitions
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Social legislation
Social legislation
“Regjeringen foreslår endringer i sosiallovgivningen.”
“Sosiallovgivningen skal sikre et minimum av trygghet for alle borgere.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('si'). Norwegian stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root within a compound word.
Syllables
so — Open syllable, initial syllable.. si — Closed syllable.. al — Open syllable.. lov — Open syllable.. giv — Open syllable.. ning — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Centering
Syllables are formed around vowels, with consonants assigned to the adjacent syllable to maximize onsets.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable when possible.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
- Compound word pronunciation can sometimes involve vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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