kvitevareforretning
Syllables
kvi-te-va-re-for-ret-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈkvɪːtəˌvɑːrəfɔˈrɛtnɪŋ/
Stress
0100100
Morphemes
vare + forretning
The word 'kvitevareforretning' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into seven syllables: kvi-te-va-re-for-ret-ning. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The division follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. It consists of the morphemes 'kvite-' (white), 'vare-' (goods), and 'forretning' (store).
Definitions
- 1
A store that sells white goods (refrigerators, washing machines, etc.).
White goods store
“Vi kjøpte ein ny vaskemaskin på kvitevareforretninga.”
“Kvitevareforretninga hadde eit stort utval av kjøleskap.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ret' in 'forretning').
Syllables
kvi — Open syllable, initial consonant, high vowel.. te — Open syllable, following vowel.. va — Open syllable, following vowel.. re — Open syllable, following vowel.. for — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ret — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ning — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Sequences
Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllable boundaries tend to occur where sonority decreases.
- Nynorsk allows for relatively free compounding, leading to long words.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect vowel realization and the 'r' sound, but generally do not alter syllable division.
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