føremålsparagrafaf
Syllables
fø-re-mål-s-pa-ra-graf-af
Pronunciation
/ˈfœːrəˌmɔːlspaˌraɡraːf/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
føre- + mål- + -af
The word 'føremålsparagraf' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, syllabified as fø-re-mål-s-pa-ra-graf-af. It consists of a prefix 'føre-', root 'mål-', and suffix '-af', with borrowed elements 'para-' and 'graf-'. Primary stress falls on the penult syllable. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
A paragraph in a legal document or other formal text that specifically addresses the purpose or aim of something.
Purpose paragraph
“Denne føremålsparagrafen er avgjerande for tolkninga av lova.”
“Les nøye gjennom føremålsparagrafen før du signerer kontrakten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penult syllable 'pa' (second-to-last syllable).
Syllables
fø — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Initial consonant.. re — Open syllable, vowel following a consonant.. mål — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. s — Syllable consisting of a single consonant, acting as a linking element.. pa — Open syllable, vowel following a consonant.. ra — Open syllable, vowel following a consonant.. graf — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. af — Open syllable, vowel following a consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Nynorsk favors placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are generally divided into separate syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up based on sonority, but attempts are made to keep them within the same syllable if possible.
- The pronunciation of 'r' can vary between alveolar trill [r] and uvular fricative [ʁ].
- Vowel qualities can vary slightly depending on dialect.
- The linking 's' is a common feature in Norwegian compounds and is often treated as a separate syllable.
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