frafallsprosent
The Nynorsk word 'frafallsprosent' (dropout rate) is divided into four syllables: fra-fall-spro-sent, with primary stress on 'fall'. It's a compound noun formed from Old Norse and German roots, following onset maximization and geminate consonant rules for syllabification.
Definitions
- 1
The percentage of individuals who discontinue a course, program, or activity.
Dropout rate
“Frafallsprosenten i videregående skole er bekymringsfull.”
“Universitetet arbeider for å redusere frafallsprosenten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('fall'). Nynorsk stress is relatively weak, but content words typically have one prominent syllable.
Syllables
fra — Open syllable, unstressed.. fall — Closed syllable, primary stressed, contains a geminate consonant.. spro — Open syllable, unstressed.. sent — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Nynorsk favors maximizing onsets, assigning consonants to the following vowel to form a syllable.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants (like 'll') are considered part of the preceding syllable.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowels.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter the stress pattern.
- The influence of German loanwords is evident in the word's morphology.
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