stortingssesjon
The Norwegian noun 'stortingssesjon' (parliamentary session) is divided into four syllables: stor-tings-ses-jon, with primary stress on 'tings'. It's a compound word built from Old Norse and French roots, exhibiting typical Norwegian phonological features like complex consonant clusters.
Definitions
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A session of the Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget).
Parliamentary session
“Stortingssesjonen begynner i oktober.”
“Det var en lang og travel stortingssesjon.”
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'. ses — Open syllable, containing the suffix 'ses'. jon — Closed syllable, containing the suffix 'jon'
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- Potential for slight vowel reduction in 'tings' depending on dialect, but syllable boundaries remain consistent.
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