forsvarsanstrengelse
Syllables
for-svar-san-stren-gel-se
Pronunciation
/fɔʂˈvɑɾsɑnˈstɾæŋɡelsə/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
for- + forsvar- + -anstrengelse
The word 'forsvarsanstrengelse' is divided into six syllables: for-svar-san-stren-gel-se. The primary stress falls on the first syllable ('for-'). The word is a compound noun formed from the prefix 'for-', the root 'forsvar-', and the suffix '-anstrengelse'. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The effort made in defense; defensive effort.
Defensive effort
“Den store forsvarsanstrengelsen krevde mye av soldatene.”
“Regjeringen lovet å øke forsvarsanstrengelsen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('for-'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, primary stress.. svar — Closed syllable.. san — Open syllable.. stren — Closed syllable.. gel — Open syllable.. se — Open syllable.
Word Parts
for-
Old Norse *fǫr* meaning 'before, for', preposition indicating purpose.
forsvar-
Nynorsk/Old Norse *forsvar* meaning 'defense', noun/verb root.
-anstrengelse
From *anstrengelse* meaning 'effort', noun suffix indicating a process. Composed of *an-* (intensive prefix) and *strengelse* (effort).
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Complex Onsets
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- Regional variations in pronunciation of 'r' (reduction or elision) do not affect the core syllabification.
- Compound words in Nynorsk can sometimes exhibit slight variations in stress, but the first element generally receives the most emphasis.
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