tarifforhandling
Syllables
ta-rif-for-han-dling
Pronunciation
/tɑˈriːfːɔɾhɑnːdlɪŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
tariff + forhandling
The word 'tarifforhandling' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: ta-rif-for-han-dling. Stress falls on the second syllable ('rif'). The word is morphologically composed of 'tariff' (root) and 'forhandling' (suffix). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak, breaking down the compound at constituent boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Negotiation concerning tariffs; the process of discussing and agreeing on tariff rates.
Tariff negotiation
“De startet tarifforhandlinger i går.”
“Tarifforhandlingene var vanskelige.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('rif'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word, but in compounds, the stress often shifts to the first element of the final constituent.
Syllables
ta — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a short vowel.. rif — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel and a consonant cluster.. for — Open syllable, contains a short vowel and a consonant.. han — Open syllable, contains a short vowel and a geminate consonant.. dling — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are often broken down at the boundaries of their constituent parts.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowels and consonants, but the syllable division remains consistent.
- The geminate consonants (double 'f' and 'n') are treated as part of the syllable they follow.
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