fjerdegenerationsindvandrerbarn
Syllables
fjer-de-ge-ne-ra-tions-in-dvan-drer-barn
Pronunciation
/ˈfjeːɐ̯deɡ̊ɛnəˌʁaːtsjonsɪnˌvan̥dʁæˈbɑːn/
Stress
1000000010
Morphemes
fjerde- + generations- + indvandrerbarn
The word 'fjerdegenerationsindvandrerbarn' is a long Danish compound noun divided into ten syllables, with primary stress on the first syllable ('fjer-'). Syllable division follows Danish rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements. The word consists of prefixes, roots, and suffixes with origins in Old Norse, French, and native Danish.
Definitions
- 1
A child whose family has immigrated to Denmark four generations ago.
Fourth-generation immigrant child
“Hun er et fjerdegenerationsindvandrerbarn, men føler sig stadig forbundet med sine rødder.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('fjer-'). Secondary stress is less pronounced but can be present on 'drer'.
Syllables
fjer — Open syllable, stressed, containing a diphthong.. de — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a short vowel.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a short vowel.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a short vowel.. ra — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a long vowel.. tions — Closed syllable, unstressed, containing a consonant cluster.. in — Closed syllable, unstressed, containing a short vowel.. dvan — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a short vowel.. drer — Open syllable, stressed, containing a diphthong.. barn — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a long vowel.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Danish syllable division prioritizes including as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus.
- The word is a compound noun, which can sometimes lead to subtle variations in perceived stress.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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