voldgiftsadgang
The Norwegian word 'voldgiftsadgang' (access to arbitration) is divided into four syllables: vold-gifts-ad-gang. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. It's a compound noun formed from 'voldgift' (arbitration) and 'adgang' (access), connected by a linking 's'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
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The right or possibility of resorting to arbitration.
Access to arbitration
“Partene ble enige om voldgiftsadgang.”
“Kontrakten inneholder en klausul om voldgiftsadgang.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('vold'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of compound nouns.
Syllables
vold — Open syllable, stressed.. gifts — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ad — Open syllable, unstressed.. gang — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of each syllable.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants within a syllable are ordered by sonority (decreasing loudness).
- Norwegian allows for complex consonant clusters, which can sometimes lead to ambiguity, but the division here follows onset maximization.
- The word is a compound noun, which influences the stress pattern.
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