stortingskomite
Syllables
stor-tings-ko-mi-te
Pronunciation
/ˈstɔ̀ɾˌtɪŋskɔˈmiːtə/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
stor, ting, komite
The word 'stortingskomite' is a compound noun syllabified based on onset maximization and vowel sequencing principles. Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'komite'. It consists of three roots: 'stor', 'ting', and 'komite', each with its own etymological origin.
Definitions
- 1
A committee of the Storting (Norwegian Parliament).
Parliament committee
“Stortingskomiteen behandlet lovforslaget.”
“Medlemmene av stortingskomiteen er valgt av Stortinget.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'komite' (mi). The first syllable 'stor' has a potential for initial stress, but is overridden by the compound structure.
Syllables
stor — Open syllable, initial stress potential.. tings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ko — Open syllable, part of the stressed root.. mi — Open syllable, part of the stressed root.. te — Open syllable, stressed syllable.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants are ordered by sonority within a syllable, with more sonorous sounds closer to the vowel.
- The 'tings' portion could be considered a single morpheme, but separation provides a more accurate etymological representation.
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