avfolkingstruet
The word 'avfolkingstruet' is a compound adjective in Nynorsk. Syllabification follows the rules of maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels, resulting in the division 'av-fol-king-stru-et'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'stru'.
Definitions
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threatened with depopulation
depopulation-threatened
“Den vesle bygda er avfolkingstruet.”
“Avfolkingstruede områder trenger støtte.”
syn:folketapstruetant:befolkningsvekst
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'stru'. The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk nouns and adjectives.
Syllables
av — Open syllable, simple vowel sound.. fol — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. king — Closed syllable, vowel followed by 'ng' consonant cluster.. stru — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. et — Closed syllable, short vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are preferred at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Division
Syllable division generally occurs before a vowel.
- The 'stru' syllable could potentially be divided as 'st-ru', but maximizing the onset is preferred.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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