barnelegeforening
Syllables
bar-ne-le-ge-fo-re-ning
Pronunciation
/bɑːrˈneːleːɡəfɔˈreːniŋ/
Stress
0010010
Morphemes
barn, lege, forening
The word *barnelegeforening* is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: bar-ne-le-ge-fo-re-ning. Primary stress falls on the 'le' syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak principle.
Definitions
- 1
An association or organization of pediatricians.
Pediatricians' association
“Hun er medlem av barnelegeforening.”
“Barnelegeforening arrangerer en konferanse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('le'), typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
bar — Open syllable, initial consonant.. ne — Open syllable, vowel is long.. le — Open syllable, vowel is long, primary stress.. ge — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. fo — Open syllable.. re — Open syllable, vowel is long.. ning — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless part of a permissible cluster.
- The 'rn' cluster is a common and accepted syllable onset in Norwegian. No significant exceptions were encountered.
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