ettbarnpolitikk
Syllables
ett-barn-po-li-tikk
Pronunciation
/ˈɛtːbɑːrn̩pɔliˈtikː/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
ett + barn + politikk
The word 'ettbarnspolitikk' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: ett-barn-po-li-tikk. It consists of a numeral prefix 'ett', the root 'barn' (child), and the suffix 'politikk' (policy). Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and adhering to CV/CVC structures. A potential variation exists in the pronunciation of 'barn', with the 'n' sometimes being syllabic.
Definitions
- 1
A policy restricting families to having only one child.
One-child policy
“Kina er kjent for sin ettbarnspolitikk.”
“Ettbarnspolitikken hadde store konsekvenser.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'tikk', typical for Norwegian nouns.
Syllables
ett — Open syllable, CV structure.. barn — Closed syllable, CVC structure, potentially syllabic 'n'.. po — Open syllable, CV structure.. li — Open syllable, CV structure.. tikk — Closed syllable, CVC structure, geminate consonant 'kk'.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division generally favors creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets).
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are often structured around a consonant followed by a vowel.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables can end with a consonant.
- The 'n' in 'barn' can be syllabic or pronounced as /barnə/, depending on dialect.
- Geminate consonants (like 'kk') lengthen the syllable.
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