tobakksforretning
The word 'tobakksforretning' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: to-bakk-sfor-ret-ning. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It consists of the root 'tobakk' (tobacco) with a genitive suffix '-s', and the root 'forretning' (shop/business). Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
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A shop that sells tobacco products.
Tobacco shop
“Han jobbar i ein tobakksforretning.”
“Vi kjøpte sigarettar i tobakksforretninga.”
syn:tobakksbutikk
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ret').
Syllables
to — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. bakk — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.. sfor — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster.. ret — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.. ning — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Sequences
Each vowel sound generally forms a separate syllable.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables tend to follow a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
- The 'ks' cluster is a common feature in Nynorsk and is generally kept within a syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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