innvandrerbakgrunn
Syllables
inn-vand-rer-bak-grunn
Pronunciation
/ˈɪnvɑndrərˌbɑkɡrʊnː/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
inn + vandrer + unn
The word 'innvandrerbakgrunn' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: inn-vand-rer-bak-grunn. Stress falls on the second syllable ('vand'). The syllabification follows the principles of onset maximization and the vowel peak principle, typical for Norwegian Nynorsk.
Definitions
- 1
The background or origin of a person who has immigrated.
Immigrant background
“Ho har ein variert innvandrerbakgrunn.”
“Skulen tek omsyn til elevane sine innvandrerbakgrunnar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('vand'), typical for compound nouns in Nynorsk.
Syllables
inn — Closed syllable, initial syllable, contains a long vowel.. vand — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, contains a diphthong.. rer — Closed syllable, contains a schwa and geminate 'r'.. bak — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. grunn — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and geminate 'n'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable to maximize the onset.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the second element of a compound noun in Nynorsk.
- The geminate consonants ('nn', 'rr') indicate lengthened sounds and are important for pronunciation.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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