lokalbefolkning
The word 'lokalbefolkning' is divided into five syllables: lo-kal-be-folk-ning. It consists of the prefix 'lokal', the root 'folk', and the suffix 'ning'. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules prioritizing vowel separation and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
The inhabitants of a particular locality; local population.
Local population
“Den lokale befolkninga er vennlege.”
“Turismen påverkar den lokale befolkninga.”
ant:framandfolk
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
lo — Open syllable, onset consonant 'l', vowel 'o'.. kal — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'k', vowel 'a', coda consonant 'l'.. be — Open syllable, onset consonant 'b', vowel 'e'.. folk — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'f', vowel 'o', coda consonant 'k'.. ning — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'n', vowel 'i', coda consonant cluster 'ng'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to maximize the number of consonants in the onset.
Vowel Separation
Each vowel nucleus forms a separate syllable.
Coda Constraints
Norwegian allows relatively complex codas, but avoids overly long consonant clusters.
- The consonant cluster 'lk' is permissible but can be a point of articulatory variation.
- The 'j' sound in 'befolkning' is often subtle and can be elided in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel quality and pronunciation of the 'j' sound exist.
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