arbeiderforbund
Syllables
ar-bei-der-for-bund
Pronunciation
/ˈɑrˌbæi̯dərˌfɔrˌbʊnːd/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
for + arbeid-bund + -er, -d
The word 'arbeiderforbund' is divided into five syllables: ar-bei-der-for-bund. The primary stress falls on the second syllable. It's a compound noun formed from Old Norse roots, meaning 'workers' federation'. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and vowel-based divisions.
Definitions
- 1
A trade union or federation of workers.
Workers' federation/trade union
“Han er medlem av arbeiderforbundet.”
“Arbeiderforbundet kjempet for bedre lønninger.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('bei'). Nynorsk typically stresses the first syllable of the root within a compound.
Syllables
ar — Open syllable, initial syllable.. bei — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.. der — Open syllable.. for — Open syllable.. bund — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel and a final consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Nynorsk favors placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Division
Syllable division generally occurs before a vowel.
- The 'rb' consonant cluster is common and doesn't pose a syllabification issue.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but don't significantly alter syllabification.
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