avfolkningstens
Syllables
av-folk-ning-stens
Pronunciation
/avˈfɔlknɪŋsˈtɛndɛns/
Stress
0001
Morphemes
av + folkning + tendens
The word 'avfolkningstendens' is divided into four syllables: av-folk-ning-stens. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'stens'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix, each with distinct origins and functions. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A tendency towards population decline; demographic shrinkage.
Population decline trend
“Det er ein alvorleg avfolkningstendens i mange distrikt.”
“Kommunen prøver å snu avfolkningstendensen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'stens' (ten-dens). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
av — Open syllable, consisting of a vowel. Unstressed.. folk — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant. Unstressed.. ning — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant. Unstressed.. stens — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant. Stressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Nynorsk prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to morphological boundaries.
- The 'kn' cluster is maintained as a valid onset in standard Nynorsk, despite potential simplification in colloquial speech.
- The genitive suffix '-s-' does not significantly alter the syllabification process.
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