vitenskapsfolk
The word 'vitenskapsfolk' is divided into four syllables: vi-ten-skaps-folk. It's a compound noun consisting of the root 'vitenskap' (science) and the suffix 'folk' (people). Stress falls on the second syllable. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
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People who work with or study science
Scientists
“Mange vitenskapsfolk jobber med klimaendringer.”
“Vitenskapsfolk fra hele verden deltok på konferansen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ten').
Syllables
vi — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ten — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. skaps — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. folk — Closed syllable, consonant coda.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.
Onset Formation
Consonants following a vowel form the onset of the next syllable.
Coda Formation
Consonants following a vowel and preceding a vowel or syllable boundary form the coda of the current syllable.
- Compound word structure influencing stress placement.
- Regional variations in vowel quality are possible but do not affect syllable division.
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