jordmorforening
Syllables
jor-d-mor-fo-re-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈjɔrːdmɔɾfɔˌɾeːnɪŋ/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
jordmor + forening
The word 'jordmorforening' is a compound noun meaning 'midwives' association'. It is divided into six syllables: jor-d-mor-fo-re-ning, with primary stress on the first syllable. The syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a nucleus.
Definitions
- 1
An association or organization of midwives.
Midwives' association
“Jordmorforeningen kjemper for bedre arbeidsforhold.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('jor').
Syllables
jor — Open, stressed syllable with a vowel nucleus and a consonant closure.. d — Closed syllable consisting of a single consonant acting as a syllable nucleus.. mor — Open, unstressed syllable with a vowel nucleus and a consonant closure.. fo — Open, unstressed syllable with a vowel nucleus.. re — Open, unstressed syllable with a vowel nucleus.. ning — Closed, unstressed syllable with a vowel nucleus and a consonant cluster closure.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonants are included in the onset of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel as Nucleus
Every syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Consonant as Nucleus
A consonant can form a syllable nucleus if it cannot be part of an onset.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' and 'd' do not affect syllabification.
- The single 'd' syllable is a common occurrence in Norwegian.
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