befolkningsgruppe
Syllables
be-fol-knings-grup-pe
Pronunciation
/bəˈfɔlknɪŋsˌɡruːpə/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
be- + folk + nings-
The word 'befolkningsgruppe' is a Nynorsk compound noun divided into five syllables: be-fol-knings-grup-pe. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nings'). The syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles, reflecting the word's morphemic structure.
Definitions
- 1
A group of people, a population group.
Population group
“Denne befolkningsgruppen er spesielt sårbar.”
“Undersøkelsen fokuserte på ulike befolkningsgrupper.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nings'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. fol — Open syllable, unstressed.. knings — Closed syllable, stressed.. grup — Open syllable, unstressed.. pe — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'fkn').
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification reflects the individual morphemes within the compound.
- The 'be-' prefix is often pronounced weakly.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but syllable division remains consistent.
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