stortingsmelding
Syllables
stor-tings-meld-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈstɔrtɪŋsmɛlːdɪŋ/
Stress
1000
Morphemes
stor, tings, meld + ing
The word 'stortingsmelding' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: stor-tings-meld-ing. Stress falls on the second syllable. It's formed from Old Norse roots and suffixes, and its syllable structure is typical of Norwegian compound words.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('tings').
Syllables
stor — Open syllable, containing the root 'stor'. tings — Closed syllable, containing the root 'tings'. meld — Closed syllable, containing the root 'meld'. ing — Closed syllable, containing the suffix 'ing'
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable, keeping consonant clusters together.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Word Stress
Compound words often shift stress to the second element.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation do not affect syllable division.
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