velgertilslutning
Syllables
vel-ger-til-slut-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈvɛlɡərˌtɪlslʉtnɪŋ/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
til + velgertilslut + ning
The word 'velgertilslutning' is divided into five syllables: vel-ger-til-slut-ning. It's a compound noun formed from 'velge' (to choose), 'til' (to), and 'slutte' (to conclude) with the nominalizing suffix '-ning'. The primary stress falls on the first syllable ('vel'). Syllabification follows Norwegian rules favoring open syllables and avoiding consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Endorsement by voters; election approval.
Election approval
“Partiet trengte en klar velgertilslutning for å gjennomføre reformene.”
“Folkeavstemningen viste en overveldende velgertilslutning til forslaget.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('vel'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of the root word within a compound.
Syllables
vel — Open syllable, stressed.. ger — Open syllable, unstressed.. til — Open syllable, unstressed.. slut — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ning — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Norwegian favors creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Avoid Consonant Clusters
Syllable division attempts to avoid breaking up consonant clusters at syllable boundaries.
Compound Word Stress
Stress typically falls on the first syllable of the root word within a compound.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables, though this doesn't affect syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
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