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forretningsfolk

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
4syllables

forretningsfolk

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

for-ret-nings-folk

Pronunciation

/fɔˈrɛtnɪŋsfɔlk/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

for- + retnings- + -folk

The word 'forretningsfolk' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: for-ret-nings-folk. Stress falls on the second syllable ('ret'). It consists of the prefix 'for-', the root 'retnings-', and the suffix '-folk'. Syllabification follows the Maximizing Onset Principle and Consonant Cluster Resolution rules.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Business people, entrepreneurs, individuals involved in commerce

    Business people

    Forretningsfolk frå heile landet møttest konferansen.

    Ho er ein dyktig forretningskvinne.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ret'), following the Nynorsk rule of stressing the first syllable of the root within a compound.

Syllables

4
for/fɔr/
ret/rɛt/
nings/tnɪŋs/
folk/fɔlk/

for Open syllable, onset 'f', nucleus 'ɔr'. ret Open syllable, onset 'r', nucleus 'ɛt'. nings Syllable with complex onset 'tn', nucleus 'ɪŋ'. folk Open syllable, onset 'f', nucleus 'ɔlk'

Maximizing Onset Principle

Prioritizes placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable.

Consonant Cluster Resolution

Handles consonant clusters by attempting to create valid onsets.

Vowel-centric Syllabification

Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.

  • The word is a compound noun, influencing stress placement. The 'tn' cluster is common and doesn't require special treatment.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025
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