jernbaneforbund
Syllables
jern-ba-ne-for-bund
Pronunciation
/ˈjæɾnˌbɑːnəˌfɔɾbʉn/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
for- + jernbane- + -bund
The word 'jernbaneforbund' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: jern-ba-ne-for-bund. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ba'). It consists of the roots 'jern' (iron) and 'bane' (path), the prefix 'for' (for), and the suffix '-bund' (bound). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel sequencing rules.
Definitions
- 1
A federation or association of railway workers or organizations.
Railway federation
“Jernbaneforbundet kjempet for bedre lønninger.”
“Han er medlem av jernbaneforbundet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ba'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns.
Syllables
jern — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a diphthong.. ba — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed.. for — Open syllable, contains a vowel.. bund — Closed syllable, final syllable, contains a vowel.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the following syllable (e.g., 'rn' in 'jern').
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes, respecting the rules above.
- The 'rn' cluster is treated as part of the onset.
- Stress placement is typical for Nynorsk nouns (penultimate syllable).
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