stortingsbygning
Syllables
stor-tings-byg-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈstɔrtɪŋsbʏɡnɪŋ/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
stor, tings, byg + ning
The word 'stortingsbygning' is a compound noun meaning 'parliament building'. It is divided into four syllables: stor-tings-byg-ning, with primary stress on 'tings'. The word is formed from Old Norse roots and a nominalizing suffix.
Definitions
- 1
A building housing a parliament or legislative assembly.
Parliament building
“Stortingsbygningen er et imponerende arkitektonisk verk.”
“De møttes foran stortingsbygningen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('tings'). The first, third, and fourth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
stor — Open syllable, containing the root 'stor' meaning 'great'. Unstressed.. tings — Closed syllable, containing the root 'tings' relating to 'assembly'. Primary stressed syllable.. byg — Open syllable, containing the root 'byg' meaning 'building'. Unstressed.. ning — Closed syllable, containing the suffix 'ning' forming a noun. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Word Stress
Stress often falls on the second element of a compound word.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common but doesn't affect syllabification.
- Dialectal variations in vowel quality and 'r' pronunciation exist.
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