brennnevinsforbud
Syllables
brenn-ne-vins-for-bud
Pronunciation
/ˈbrɛnːəˌvɪnsfɔˈrbʉːd/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
brenn-evin-for-bud
The word 'brennevinsforbud' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: brenn-ne-vins-for-bud. It consists of multiple roots relating to alcohol and prohibition. The primary stress falls on the second syllable. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
A prohibition of strong alcoholic beverages (specifically brandy, aquavit, etc.).
Liquor prohibition
“Et landsomfattende brennevinsforbud ble innført i 1916.”
“Debatten om brennevinsforbudet var intens.”
syn:Alkoholförbud
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('nev'). Secondary stress is less pronounced but present on the last syllable ('bud').
Syllables
brenn — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a nasal consonant. Initial consonant cluster.. ne — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel. Onset consonant.. vins — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced fricative.. for — Open syllable, containing a rounded vowel.. bud — Closed syllable, containing a long rounded vowel and a voiced stop.
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable, leading to clusters like 'br-' and 'vins-'
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel, dictating the boundaries between syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
- The compound nature of the word influences the stress pattern, with a primary stress on the second syllable.
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