avfolkningstruet
Syllables
av-folk-ning-stru-et
Pronunciation
/aːvˈfɔlknɪŋsˌtruːət/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0
Morphemes
av- + folkning + struet
The word 'avfolkningstruet' is divided into five syllables: av-folk-ning-stru-et. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.
Definitions
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threatened with depopulation
threatened with depopulation
“Den lille bygda er avfolkningstruet.”
“Avfolkningstruede områder trenger støtte.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tru-et'). Norwegian generally stresses the penultimate syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
av — Open syllable, single vowel followed by a consonant.. folk — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ning — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal and velar consonants.. stru — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. et — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
- Norwegian allows some flexibility in syllable division, but the proposed division aligns with established principles.
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