avfolkningskommune
Syllables
av-folk-nings-kom-mu-ne
Pronunciation
/aʋˈfɔlknɪŋsˌkɔmːuːnə/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
av + folknings + kommune
The word 'avfolkningskommune' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: av-folk-nings-kom-mu-ne. Stress falls on the second syllable ('folk'). It consists of the prefix 'av', the root 'folknings', and the root 'kommune'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
A municipality experiencing a significant decline in population.
Depopulation municipality
“Mange små bygder er blitt avfolkningskommuner.”
“Regjeringen forsøker å hjelpe avfolkningskommuner med å tiltrekke seg nye innbyggere.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('folk'). Norwegian stress is generally predictable, falling on the first syllable of the root within a compound.
Syllables
av — Open syllable, initial syllable.. folk — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. nings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. kom — Closed syllable.. mu — Open syllable.. ne — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors placing as many consonants as possible into the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing
Consonant clusters follow sonority sequencing principles.
- The geminate 'mm' in 'kommune' is a standard feature of Norwegian orthography and pronunciation.
- The 'nings' cluster is a common and accepted consonant cluster in Norwegian.
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