befolkningsvekst
Syllables
be-folk-nings-vekst
Pronunciation
/bəˈfɔlknɪŋsˌvɛkst/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
be-folk + vekst + -nings
The word 'befolkningsvekst' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: be-folk-nings-vekst. Stress falls on 'folk'. The division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels. It consists of a prefix/root relating to population, a derivational suffix, and a root meaning 'growth'.
Definitions
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Population growth
Population growth
“Den raske befolkingsveksten skaper utfordringer.”
“Befolkningsveksten i Oslo er betydelig.”
syn:folketilvekst
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('folk'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but in compounds, the stress often shifts to the first element of the final component.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. folk — Closed syllable, stressed.. nings — Closed syllable, part of the derivational suffix.. vekst — Closed syllable, root of the word.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllable division prioritizes creating consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel Division
Syllable division generally occurs before vowels.
- Potential vowel reduction in the 'folk' syllable in some dialects.
- The 'ng' cluster in 'nings' can be challenging for non-native speakers.
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