sysselsettingsproblem
Syllables
sys-sel-set-tings-pro-blem
Pronunciation
/ˈsʏsːəlˌsɛtːɪŋsproˈblɛm/
Stress
100001
Morphemes
syssel + settingsproblem
The Norwegian word 'sysselsettingsproblem' is a compound noun meaning 'employment problem'. It is divided into six syllables: sys-sel-set-tings-pro-blem, with primary stress on the first syllable ('syssel'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a root ('syssel') and suffixes ('settingsproblem'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel peaks.
Definitions
- 1
A difficulty or issue related to employment or job creation.
Employment problem
“Regjeringen må finne en løsning på sysselsettingsproblemet.”
“Sysselsettingsproblemet er spesielt stort blant unge.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('syssel') and the last syllable ('problem').
Syllables
sys — Open syllable, stressed, containing a geminate consonant.. sel — Open syllable, unstressed.. set — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pro — Open syllable, unstressed.. blem — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus (vowel).
- The geminate consonant 'ss' in 'syssel' affects pronunciation but not syllable division.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not typically alter syllable division.
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