folkeforsamling
The word 'folkeforsamling' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: fol-ke-for-sam-ling. Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sam'). Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Definitions
- 1
A gathering or assembly of people.
People's assembly, public meeting
“Det var ein stor folkeforsamling i parken.”
“Folkeforsamlinga vedtok eit nytt forslag.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sam'). Nynorsk typically stresses the penultimate syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
fol — Open syllable, containing a long vowel /ɔ/.. ke — Closed syllable, containing a schwa /ə/.. for — Open syllable, containing a long vowel /ɔ/ and a tapped /ɾ/.. sam — Closed syllable, containing a vowel /a/.. ling — Closed syllable, containing a vowel /ɪ/ and a velar nasal /ŋ/.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'for').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are typically divided around vowel sounds.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- The consonant cluster /fʂ/ is common and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but generally don't affect syllable division.
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