voldsanvendelse
Syllables
volds-an-ven-del-se
Pronunciation
/ˈvɔlsanˌvɛnːdelsə/
Stress
01100
Morphemes
volds + anvend + else
The word 'voldsanvendelse' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'violence application'. It is divided into five syllables: volds-an-ven-del-se, with primary stress on the second syllable ('an'). The word consists of a prefix 'volds-', a root 'anvend-', and a suffix '-else'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel peaks.
Definitions
- 1
The use of violence; application of force.
Violence application, use of force.
“Politiet brukte voldsanvendelse for å stoppe demonstrasjonen.”
“Voldsanvendelse er aldri en god løsning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('an'). Norwegian stress is generally predictable, falling on the first syllable of a word or compound, but can shift in longer words.
Syllables
volds — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. an — Closed syllable, stressed.. ven — Closed syllable, long vowel.. del — Closed syllable.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable (e.g., *an-ven-*).
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel (e.g., *volds-*, *else*).
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle, with sounds decreasing in sonority from the syllable peak to the coda.
- The 'd' in 'anvendelse' can be reduced or elided in fast speech, but it remains part of the standard pronunciation and syllabification.
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