bakgrunnsinformasjon
Syllables
bak-grunns-in-for-mas-jon
Pronunciation
/bɑkˈɡrʊnsɪnfɔrmɑsjøːn/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
bak + grunn + sjon
The word 'bakgrunnsinformasjon' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: bak-grunns-in-for-mas-jon. The primary stress falls on 'grunns'. It's composed of a prefix 'bak-', a root 'grunn-', and a suffix '-sjon', with morphemes originating from Old Norse, French, and Latin. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
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Background information
“Jeg trenger mer bakgrunnsinformasjon før jeg kan ta en beslutning.”
“Rapporten gir omfattende bakgrunnsinformasjon om prosjektet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('grunns'). Norwegian compounds often stress the second element.
Syllables
bak — Open syllable, initial syllable.. grunns — Stressed syllable, closed syllable.. in — Open syllable, part of the root.. for — Open syllable, part of the root.. mas — Closed syllable, part of the root.. jon — Closed syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'gr-').
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must have a vowel peak.
Compound Stress
Stress shifts to the second element in many Norwegian compounds.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
- The genitive 's' does not affect syllable division.
- The pronunciation of 'r' can vary regionally.
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