velgerundersøkelse
Syllables
vel-ger-un-der-søk-el-se
Pronunciation
/ˈvɛlɡərˌʊnːdərˌsøːkˌɛlse/
Stress
1000100
Morphemes
under + velger/søk + else
The Norwegian word 'velgerundersøkelse' (election poll) is divided into seven syllables: vel-ger-un-der-søk-el-se, with primary stress on 'ger'. It's a compound noun formed from 'velge' (choose), 'under' (under), 'søke' (search), and the nominalizing suffix '-else'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules.
Definitions
- 1
A systematic survey of voters' opinions or intentions, typically conducted before an election.
Election poll, voter survey
“Resultatene fra velgerundersøkelsen viser en klar ledelse for Arbeiderpartiet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ger'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
vel — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. ger — Closed syllable, onset consonant, coda consonant.. un — Closed syllable, onset consonant, coda consonant.. der — Closed syllable, onset consonant, coda consonant.. søk — Open syllable, long vowel.. el — Open syllable, onset consonant.. se — Open syllable, onset consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless part of a cluster.
- The double 'r' in 'velger' can be reduced in colloquial speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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