forfallstendens
Syllables
for-fall-st-en-dens
Pronunciation
/fɔrˈfɑlːstɛndɛns/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
for + fall + -stendens
The word 'forfallstendens' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: for-fall-st-en-dens. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('fall'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and several suffixes. Syllable division follows standard Nynorsk rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary breaks in consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A tendency towards decline, deterioration, or decay.
Tendency to decay/fall apart.
“Det er ein auke i forfallstendensen i gamle bygningar.”
“Ho uttrykte bekymring over forfallstendensen i samfunnet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('fall'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, containing the prefix. Relatively low sonority.. fall — Closed syllable, containing the root. Contains a long vowel.. st — Syllable with a consonant cluster. Considered a closed syllable due to the following vowel.. en — Open syllable, containing part of the suffix. Relatively high sonority.. dens — Closed syllable, containing the final suffix. Contains a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters like 'st' are kept together as onsets.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable contains a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables are structured according to the sonority hierarchy.
- The 'll' cluster is treated as a single unit within a syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but generally don't affect syllable division.
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