teknologiselskap
Syllables
tek-no-lo-gi-sel-skap
Pronunciation
/tɛk.nɔ.lɔ.ɡi.sɛl.skɑp/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
tekno- + -logi- + -selskap
The word 'teknologiselskap' is a compound noun meaning 'technology company'. It is divided into six syllables: tek-no-lo-gi-sel-skap, with stress on the second syllable ('no'). The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and vowel nuclei, with the typical penultimate stress pattern. The word is morphologically composed of Greek and Old Norse elements.
Definitions
- 1
A company that develops or provides technology-based products or services.
Technology company
“Det nye teknologiselskapet har lansert en innovativ app.”
“Hun jobber i et stort teknologiselskap.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('no'). Norwegian generally stresses the penult (second-to-last syllable) in words of this length.
Syllables
tek — Open syllable, initial syllable.. no — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. lo — Open syllable.. gi — Open syllable.. sel — Closed syllable.. skap — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
tekno-
Derived from Greek *technē* (τέχνη) meaning 'art, skill, craft'. Indicates technology.
-logi-
From Greek *logos* (λόγος) meaning 'word, reason, study'. Forms part of the technology concept.
-selskap
From Old Norse *selskápr* meaning 'company, fellowship'. Indicates a business or organization.
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'sk' in 'selskap').
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Penultimate Stress
In words of this length, stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'sk' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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