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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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