næringsdrivende
Syllables
nær-ings-dri-ven-de
Pronunciation
/ˈnæːrɪŋsˌdriːvən̪de/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
næring + sdrivende
The word 'næringsdrivende' is a compound noun/adjective in Nynorsk. It is divided into five syllables: nær-ings-dri-ven-de, with primary stress on 'ings'. The morphemes consist of the root 'næring', a linking 's', and the root 'drivende' with the present participle suffix '-ende'. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
Engaged in business; commercially active.
Business operator, entrepreneur
“Han er en næringsdrivende i fiskeindustrien.”
- 1
A person or entity operating a business.
Business operator, entrepreneur
“De næringsdrivende krever bedre vilkår.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ings').
Syllables
nær — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. dri — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. ven — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant (dentalized 'n').. de — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Prioritizing consonant-vowel sequences to form syllables.
Vowel Sequence Rule
Respecting vowel sequences within syllables.
Compound Word Stress
Stress typically falls on the first syllable of the root word in compounds.
- Dentalization of 'n' before 'd' is a regional variation.
- The 'ng' cluster can sometimes be analyzed differently, but is treated as a consonant cluster here.
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