fagforeningsmedlem
Syllables
fag-fo-re-nings-med-lem
Pronunciation
/ˈfɑːɡˌfɔrˌnɪŋsˌmɛdːlɛm/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
med + fagforening + lem
The word 'fagforeningsmedlem' is a compound noun syllabified based on maximizing onsets and vowel-centric syllable structure. Stress falls on the second syllable. It consists of the roots 'fag' and 'forening', the prefix 'med', and the suffix 'lem'.
Definitions
- 1
A person who is a member of a trade union.
Trade union member
“Han er et aktivt fagforeningsmedlem.”
“Fagforeningsmedlemmene krevde bedre lønn.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('fo'). Norwegian compounds often stress the second element.
Syllables
fag — Open syllable, initial consonant.. fo — Open syllable, vowel onset.. re — Open syllable, vowel onset.. nings — Closed syllable, nasal consonant ending.. med — Closed syllable, geminate consonant ending.. lem — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries in compound words.
- The 'rn' cluster is a common feature of Norwegian phonology and is treated as part of the onset.
- Stress placement in compound words can be somewhat flexible, but generally falls on the second element.
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