unionsforhandling
Syllables
un-i-ons-for-han-dling
Pronunciation
/ʉˈniːɔnsfɔrˈhɑnːliŋ/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
un- + ionsforhandl- + -ing
The word 'unionsforhandling' is a compound noun syllabified as un-i-ons-for-han-dling, with primary stress on the second syllable. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'ionsforhandl-', and the suffix '-ing'. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.
Definitions
- 1
The process of negotiating on behalf of a union.
Union negotiation
“Unionsforhandlingene var vanskelige.”
“De startet unionsforhandlingene i dag.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('i'), following the general Norwegian rule of stressing the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, onset consonant.. i — Open syllable, vowel only.. ons — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster.. for — Open syllable, onset consonant.. han — Open syllable, onset consonant.. dling — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Clusters
Complex consonant clusters are allowed, but are generally broken up to maximize onsets.
- The 'un-' prefix is stable in its syllabification.
- The compound nature of the word doesn't introduce significant exceptions.
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