yrkesbefolkning
Syllables
yr-kes-be-folk-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈʏrkesbɛfɔlknɪŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
be- + yrkes- and folk- + -ning
The word 'yrkesbefolkning' is a Nynorsk noun meaning 'working population'. It is divided into five syllables: yr-kes-be-folk-ning, with primary stress on the second syllable ('be'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, two roots, and a suffix. Syllabification follows standard Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel peak principle.
Definitions
- 1
The population that is employed or actively seeking employment.
Working population
“Yrkesbefolkninga i Noreg er i vekst.”
“Regjeringa vil stimulere til auka yrkesbefolkning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns of this length.
Syllables
yr — Open syllable, onset with /ʏ/ and /r/.. kes — Closed syllable, onset with /k/, nucleus /ɛ/, coda /s/.. be — Open syllable, onset with /b/, nucleus /ɛ/.. folk — Closed syllable, onset with /f/, nucleus /ɔ/, coda /k/.. ning — Closed syllable, onset with /n/, nucleus /ɪ/, coda /ŋ/
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'yrk-').
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel (the nucleus).
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might affect the phonetic realization but not the syllabification.
- The 'ks' cluster is common and doesn't pose a syllabification issue.
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