befolkningsfremskrivninger
Syllables
be-folk-nings-fremskriv-ninger
Pronunciation
/pe̝ˈfɔkːnɪŋsˈfʁæmskʁiːvˌne̝ˀʁ̩/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
befolk- + fremskriv- + -nings, -ninger
The word 'befokningsfremskrivninger' is a Danish noun meaning 'population projections'. It is divided into five syllables: be-folk-nings-fremskriv-ninger. The primary stress falls on 'fremskriv-'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllable division follows Danish rules favoring open syllables and onset maximization.
Definitions
- 1
Population projections; demographic forecasts.
Population projections
“De nye befokningsfremskrivninger viser en stigning i antallet af ældre.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'fremskriv-'. Danish stress is generally weak, but content words receive more prominence.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. folk — Open syllable, unstressed.. nings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. fremskriv — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ninger — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Danish prefers to maximize consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Open Syllable Preference
Danish favors open syllables (CV) over closed syllables (CVC).
Vowel Grouping
Vowel combinations are generally treated as a single syllable nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Complex consonant clusters are broken down based on sonority, but often kept within a single syllable if possible.
- The presence of stød (glottal stop) is variable and depends on dialect and phonetic context.
- The 'r' sounds are often uvular fricatives.
- Devoicing of final 'd' sounds is common.
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