flergangsfødende
Syllables
fler-gangs-fø-den-de
Pronunciation
/ˈflæːrˌɡɑŋsføːˈdɛndə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
fler + gang + sfødende
The word 'flergangsfødende' is a compound adjective in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: fler-gangs-fø-den-de. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fø'). The word is composed of the prefix 'fler-', the root 'gang', and the suffix '-sfødende'. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Having had multiple births; multiparous.
Multiparous
“Ho er ei flergangsfødende mor.”
“Studien omfatta flergangsfødende kvinner.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fø'), following the typical Nynorsk pattern of penultimate stress in longer words.
Syllables
fler — Open syllable, initial stress potential.. gangs — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ngs'.. fø — Open syllable, primary stress.. den — Closed syllable, reduced vowel.. de — Open syllable, schwa vowel.
Word Parts
fler
Old Norse *fleiri* meaning 'more, many'. Indicates multiplicity.
gang
Old Norse *gangr* meaning 'walk, course, birth'. Refers to a birth event.
sfødende
Composed of *-s-* (genitive marker) and *-fødende* (from *føda* 'to give birth' + *-ende* present participle suffix). Indicates 'giving birth'.
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonants are attached to the following vowel to create onsets whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification follows the rules for individual morphemes within the compound.
- The 'ngs' cluster is a valid onset in Nynorsk.
- The genitive -s- is often reduced to a schwa /ə/ in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations may affect vowel pronunciation but not syllable division.
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