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flertallsbefolkning

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
19 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

flertallsbefolkning

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

fler-talls-be-folk-ning

Pronunciation

/flɛrˈtɑlsbɛfɔlknɪŋ/

Stress

00101

Morphemes

flertalls- + folk- + -ning

The word 'flertallsbefolkning' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: fler-talls-be-folk-ning. The primary stress falls on 'folk-'. The syllabification follows vowel peak and consonant cluster rules, respecting the morphemic structure of the word. It refers to a plural population and is a common term in demographic discussions.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The total number of people in a specific group or area, considered in terms of their plurality or multiple identities.

    Plural population

    Studien undersøkte flertallsbefolkninga sine holdningar.

    Kommunen har ein auke i flertallsbefolkninga.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('folk-'). The stress pattern is relatively even, but 'folk-' is the most prominent syllable.

Syllables

5
fler/flɛr/
talls/tɑls/
be/bɛ/
folk/fɔlk/
ning/nɪŋ/

fler Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. talls Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'tls'.. be Open syllable, short vowel.. folk Open syllable, stressed syllable.. ning Closed syllable, nasal consonant.

Vowel Peak Rule

Each syllable contains a vowel sound.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless exceptionally complex.

Compound Word Rule

Compound words are divided based on constituent morphemes.

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy, with vowels as the peak.

  • The 'tls' consonant cluster is treated as a unit within a syllable.
  • Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
  • The 'be-' prefix is a common connective element in Nynorsk compounds.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025
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