engrosforretning
Syllables
en-gros-for-ret-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈeŋɡrʊsˌfɔrːɛtnɪŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
engros + forretning
The word 'engrosforretning' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: en-gros-for-ret-ning. Stress falls on the second syllable. The syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus. It consists of a French-derived prefix 'engros' and a Nynorsk root 'forretning'.
Definitions
- 1
A wholesale business; a business that sells goods in large quantities to retailers.
Wholesale business
“Han driver en engrosforretning i Bergen.”
“Vi kjøpte varer direkte fra engrosforretningen.”
syn:storhandelant:detailhandel
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for'), typical for Nynorsk nouns.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'. gros — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'gr' in onset. for — Open syllable, long vowel 'o'. ret — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'rt' in coda. ning — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ning' in coda
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally placed in the onset of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation (trilled vs. tapped).
- The 'g' is a velar fricative /ɣ/.
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