befolkningskontroll
Syllables
be-folk-ning-skon-troll
Pronunciation
/bəˈfɔlknɪŋsˌkɔntɾɔlː/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
befolkning + s-
The word 'befolkningskontroll' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: be-folk-ning-skon-troll. Stress falls on the penultimate and final syllables. It's composed of 'befolkning' (population) and 'kontroll' (control), linked by a genitive 's'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
The practice of attempting to regulate the rate of population growth.
Population control
“Diskusjonen om befolkningkontroll er kompleks.”
“Noen land har strenge lover om befolkningkontroll.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'kon' and the final syllable 'troll'. The first three syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. folk — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ning — Closed syllable, unstressed.. skon — Closed syllable, stressed.. troll — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables whenever possible (e.g., 'skon', 'tr').
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Stress
Stress typically falls on the final element of a compound noun.
- Potential variation in the pronunciation of the 'kn' cluster in 'befolkning'.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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