selvmordsfrekvens
The word 'selvmordsfrekvens' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: selv-mords-fre-kvens. Stress falls on the third syllable ('fre'). The syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences, aligning with morpheme boundaries. It means 'suicide frequency'.
Definitions
- 1
The rate at which suicides occur in a given population.
Suicide frequency
“Det er ein auke i selvmordsfrekvensen blant ungdom.”
“Forskarar studerer selvmordsfrekvensen for å finne årsaker.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fre'). The first syllable ('selv') receives a weaker stress.
Syllables
selv — Open syllable, initial consonant, stressed (weakly).. mords — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. fre — Open syllable, primary stress.. kvens — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters like 'rd' and 'kv' are kept together at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus generally forms a separate syllable.
Morpheme Boundary
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries, especially in compound words.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of 'v' and 'r' do not affect syllabification.
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