avfolkingskommune
Syllables
av-folk-ings-kom-mu-ne
Pronunciation
/aˈv̞fɔlkɪŋskɔmːʉːnə/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
av + folk + ings
The word 'avfolkingskommune' is a Nynorsk compound noun meaning 'depopulation municipality'. It is divided into six syllables: av-folk-ings-kom-mu-ne, with primary stress on the first syllable. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel peak, and the word is formed from a prefix, root, and suffix with Old Norse and French origins.
Definitions
- 1
A municipality experiencing a decline in population.
Depopulation municipality
“Fleire avfolkingskommunar kjempar for å tiltrekke seg nye innbyggjarar.”
“Regjeringa har sett i gang tiltak for å støtte avfolkingskommunar.”
ant:vekstkommune
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('av'). Nynorsk stress is relatively weak, but the first syllable of compound words is typically more prominent.
Syllables
av — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. folk — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. ings — Closed syllable, containing a nasal consonant.. kom — Closed syllable.. mu — Open syllable.. ne — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (e.g., 'folk-').
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The 'sk' cluster is a common onset and doesn't pose a problem.
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