fosterreduksjon
The word 'fosterreduksjon' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: fos-ter-re-duk-sjon. The primary stress falls on the 're' syllable. It consists of the prefix 'foster' and the root 'reduksjon', both with clear etymological origins. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric rules.
Definitions
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A reduction in the amount of foster care placements, or a decrease in the need for foster homes.
Foster care reduction
“Det har vore ein merkbar fosterreduksjon dei siste åra.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 're' syllable of 'reduksjon'.
Syllables
fos — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Open syllable, unstressed.. re — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. duk — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sjon — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonants are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left stranded at the end of a syllable if they can be part of the following syllable's onset.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
- The 'ksjon' ending is treated as a single unit due to its frequent occurrence in loanwords.
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