elektroførretning
Syllables
el-ek-tro-før-ret-ning
Pronunciation
/elɛktɾɔfœˈrɛtnɪŋ/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
elektro- + forretning
The word 'elektroforretning' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: el-ek-tro-før-ret-ning. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The division follows Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. It's composed of the prefix 'elektro-' and the root 'forretning'.
Definitions
- 1
A store that sells electrical appliances and electronics.
Electronics store
“Jeg kjøpte en ny TV på elektroforretningen.”
“Elektroforretningen hadde et stort utvalg av datamaskiner.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ret').
Syllables
el — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. ek — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. tro — Open syllable, consonant onset.. før — Open syllable, consonant onset.. ret — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ning — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
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Maximize Onset
Norwegian favors placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Sequence
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
- The 'r' sound is a rhotic consonant and forms part of the onset in several syllables.
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