verksemdsgrein
The word 'verksemdsgrein' is divided into four syllables: verk-sem-ds-grein. Stress falls on the first syllable ('verk'). It's a compound noun formed from 'verksemd' and 'grein', with a genitive marker '-s'. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and ensuring a vowel nucleus in each syllable.
Definitions
- 1
A branch of industry or economic activity.
Industry sector, line of business
“Turisme er ein viktig verksemdsgrein i Noreg.”
“Ho jobbar i finansverksemdsgreina.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('verk').
Syllables
verk — Open syllable, stressed.. sem — Open syllable, unstressed.. ds — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. grein — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllables are formed to include as many initial consonants as possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
- The 'ds' cluster can be pronounced as /z/ in some dialects, but the written form dictates /dz/ for analysis.
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