tolldepartement
Syllables
tol-lde-par-tem-ent
Pronunciation
/tɔlːdəpɑrtəmæŋ/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
toll + departement + ment
The word *tolldepartement* is a compound noun divided into five syllables: tol-lde-par-tem-ent. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word's structure is influenced by its morphemic components (toll-, departement, -ment) and Norwegian syllable division rules favoring onset maximization and penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
A government department responsible for customs and excise duties.
Toll department, customs department
“Jeg kontaktet tolldepartementet angående importregler.”
“Tolldepartementet kunngjorde nye satser.”
syn:tollvesenet
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('par').
Syllables
tol — Open syllable, long vowel.. lde — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. par — Open, stressed syllable.. tem — Closed syllable.. ent — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllable division prefers to maximize the consonant cluster in the onset.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants within the onset are ordered according to their sonority.
Penultimate Stress
Norwegian generally stresses the penultimate syllable in words of this length and structure.
- Geminate consonant /lː/ influences syllable weight.
- Compound nature of the word dictates overall structure.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation and gemination.
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