folkeopplysning
Syllables
fol-ke-opp-lys-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈfɔl̥kəˌɔpːlysniŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
opp + folke-lys + ning
The word *folkeopplysning* is divided into five syllables: fol-ke-opp-lys-ning. It consists of the prefix *opp-*, the root *folke-lys*, and the suffix *-ning*. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('opp'). Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel sequencing.
Definitions
- 1
Public enlightenment, the process of informing and educating the public.
Public enlightenment
“Folkeopplysning er viktig for et velfungerende demokrati.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('opp'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk words with prefixes.
Syllables
fol — Open syllable, containing the root morpheme. The vowel is relatively open.. ke — Closed syllable, containing part of the root morpheme. The vowel is reduced.. opp — Closed syllable, containing the prefix. The vowel is long.. lys — Open syllable, containing part of the root morpheme. The vowel is clear.. ning — Closed syllable, containing the suffix. The vowel is reduced and followed by a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Nynorsk prioritizes maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /k/ may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
- The 'pp' cluster is treated as a single consonant cluster within the syllable 'opp'.
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