folketalseeksplosjon
Syllables
fol-ke-tal-se-eks-plo-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈfɔlːkəˌtɑlsˌɛksplɔˈsjøn/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
eks + folke-tal + -plosjon
The word 'folketalseksplosjon' is a compound noun meaning 'population explosion'. It is divided into seven syllables: fol-ke-tal-se-eks-plo-sjon, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable '-sjon'. The morphemic breakdown reveals roots from Old Norse and Latin, combined with a French-derived suffix. Syllable division follows the onset principle and avoids breaking common consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A rapid and significant increase in population.
Population explosion
“Byen opplevde ei stor folketalseksplosjon på 1960-talet.”
“Folketalseksplosjonen førte til store utfordringar for infrastrukturen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-sjon'). Nynorsk typically stresses the second-to-last syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
fol — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. ke — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. tal — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. se — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. eks — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. plo — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. sjon — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong and is stressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Principle
Syllables begin with consonants.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless exceptionally complex.
- The 'ks' cluster is common and doesn't trigger syllable division.
- Nynorsk pronunciation is generally conservative, with clear vowel distinctions.
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