unntakelsestilstand
Syllables
un-ntak-els-es-til-stand
Pronunciation
/ʉnːtɑˈkælsəstilstaŋn/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
un- + tak + -elsestilstand
The Norwegian word 'unntakelsestilstand' (state of exception) is divided into six syllables: un-ntak-els-es-til-stand. Stress falls on the second syllable ('ntak'). It's a compound noun formed from Germanic and Old Norse morphemes, exhibiting typical Norwegian syllable division rules of onset maximization and vowel breakup.
Definitions
- 1
A state of exception; a situation where normal rules or laws are suspended.
State of exception
“Regjeringen erklærte unntakelsestilstand etter flommen.”
“Unntakelsestilstand kan begrense borgernes rettigheter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ntak'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress to the first element of the final constituent.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ntak — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. els — Closed syllable.. es — Closed syllable.. til — Open syllable.. stand — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Breakup
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Compound Word Stress
Stress often falls on the first element of the final constituent in compound words.
- The word is a complex compound noun, requiring careful application of syllable division rules.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel qualities but not syllable division.
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