barnevernsinstitusjon
Syllables
bar-nev-erns-in-sti-tu-sjon
Pronunciation
/bɑːrˈnɛvn̩sɪnˌstɪtʉˈsjøːn/
Stress
1000001
Morphemes
barne- + vern- + institusjon
The word *barnevernsinstitusjon* is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: bar-nev-erns-in-sti-tu-sjon. Primary stress falls on the first syllable. It's composed of Old Norse and Latin roots denoting 'child', 'protection', and 'institution' respectively. Syllable division follows vowel peak and onset-rime principles, with potential for syllabic /n/.
Definitions
- 1
A public or private institution responsible for the care and protection of children who are unable to live with their parents.
Child welfare institution
“Barnet ble plassert på en barnevernsinstitusjon.”
“De ansatte på barnevernsinstitusjonen gjorde sitt beste.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('bar') and the last syllable ('sjon'). Norwegian stress is relatively weak, but the first syllable of compound words is typically stressed.
Syllables
bar — Open syllable, stressed.. nev — Closed syllable, unstressed.. erns — Closed syllable, unstressed.. in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tu — Open syllable, unstressed.. sjon — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Onset-Rime
Syllables are structured around an onset and a rime.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Syllabic Consonants
/n/ can become syllabic after a vowel.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist.
- The 'n' in 'vern' can be syllabic.
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