gourmetforretning
The word 'gourmetforretning' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: gou-rmet-for-ret-ning. Primary stress falls on 'ret'. The division follows Nynorsk rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. The word consists of a French loanword 'gourmet' and a native Norwegian root 'forretning'.
Definitions
- 1
A shop or business specializing in high-quality or exotic food.
Gourmet shop/store
“Ho opna ei ny gourmetforretning i sentrum.”
“Vi kjøpte ost og vin på gourmetforretningen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ret').
Syllables
gou — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. rmet — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. for — Open syllable, geminated 'r'.. ret — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ning — Closed syllable, consonant onset.
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Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowels followed by consonants.
Open/Closed Syllable
Syllables ending in vowels are open, while those ending in consonants are closed.
- The 'rm' cluster is permissible in Norwegian, especially in loanwords.
- Geminated 'r' is standard and doesn't affect division.
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