manntallsføring
The word 'manntallsføring' is divided into four syllables: man-ntalls-fø-ring. It's a compound noun with stress on the penult. Syllable division follows the rules of maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels. The morphemes relate to 'man', 'number', and 'carrying out'.
Definitions
- 1
The process of creating or maintaining a census or population register.
Census taking, population registration
“Manntallsføringa er viktig for planlegging.”
“Kommunen er ansvarlig for manntallsføring.”
syn:folketelling
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second to last syllable ('fø')
Syllables
man — Open syllable, single vowel followed by a consonant.. ntalls — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. fø — Open syllable, single vowel followed by a consonant.. ring — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowels followed by consonants.
- The 'nt' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster and doesn't present a significant edge case.
- Vowel length is important for correct pronunciation.
Nearby Words
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