flertallsbefolkning
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
- 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
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.
Word Parts
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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.
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