folkeeksplosjon
The word *folkeeksplosjon* is a Nynorsk compound noun with primary stress on the first syllable (*folke*). Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel boundaries, resulting in the division *fol-ke-eks-plo-sjon*. The word consists of the morphemes *folke-* (people), *-eks-* (intensifier), and *-plosjon* (explosion).
Definitions
- 1
A sudden and dramatic increase in the population.
Population explosion
“Byen opplevde ei stor folkeeksplosjon på 1960-talet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('folke'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
fol — Open syllable, stressed.. ke — Open syllable, unstressed.. eks — Closed syllable, unstressed.. plo — Open syllable, unstressed.. sjon — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Prioritize placing consonants at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Boundary Rule
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Permissible Onsets
Allow consonant clusters that are phonotactically valid in Norwegian.
- The 'ks' cluster is a common onset and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
- The compound nature of the word is standard and doesn't introduce unusual rules.
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