underhåndsavtale
Syllables
un-der-hånd-sav-ta-le
Pronunciation
/ˈʊndərˌhɔːnˌsævˈtɑːlə/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
under + hånd + savtale
The word 'underhåndsavtale' is a compound noun syllabified as un-der-hånd-sav-ta-le, with primary stress on 'sav'. It consists of the prefix 'under-', the root 'hånd', the root 'sav', and the suffix '-tale'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering.
Definitions
- 1
A secret or underhanded agreement; a deal made discreetly, often implying something untrustworthy.
Underhand agreement
“De inngikk en underhåndsavtale for å unngå skatt.”
“Han mistenkte at det var en underhåndsavtale mellom de to selskapene.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'sav'. This is typical for Norwegian nouns.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. der — Open syllable, unstressed.. hånd — Open syllable, unstressed.. sav — Open syllable, stressed.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' (retroflex vs. alveolar) do not significantly affect syllable division.
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