arbeidsmannsforbund
Syllables
ar-beids-manns-for-bund
Pronunciation
/ˈɑrˌbæɪ̯dsˌmɑnsfɔrˈbʊnːd/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
arbeids- + manns- + forbund
The Norwegian word 'arbeidsmannsforbund' (trade union) is divided into ar-beids-manns-for-bund, with primary stress on 'ar'. It's a compound noun formed from roots meaning 'work', 'man', and 'union', following Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and first-syllable stress.
Definitions
- 1
Trade union, workers' association
Trade union
“Arbeidsmannsforbundet kjempet for bedre lønninger.”
“Han er medlem av arbeidsmannsforbundet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ar'). The remaining syllables are unstressed or receive secondary stress.
Syllables
ar — Open, stressed syllable.. beids — Closed syllable with consonant cluster.. manns — Closed syllable with consonant cluster.. for — Open syllable.. bund — Closed syllable with geminate consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onset
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
First Syllable Stress
Primary stress generally falls on the first syllable of a word.
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are typically divided between vowels.
- Compound word structure influences syllabification.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common but doesn't affect syllable division.
- Regional pronunciation variations may exist.
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