fattigmannskost
The word 'fattigmannskost' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'poor man's food'. It is divided into four syllables: fat-tig-manns-kost, with primary stress on the first syllable. The syllabification follows standard Norwegian rules of onset-rime structure and compound word division.
Definitions
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Simple, inexpensive food; fare suitable for someone with limited means.
Poor man's food, simple fare
“Vi spiste fattigmannskost den gangen.”
“Hun laget en god middag av fattigmannskost.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('fat'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable in compound words.
Syllables
fat — Open syllable, onset 'f', rime 'at'. tig — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'ig'. manns — Closed syllable, onset 'm', rime 'anns'. kost — Closed syllable, onset 'k', rime 'ost'
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Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are divided between their constituent morphemes.
- Norwegian allows for complex consonant clusters. Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur but do not affect syllable division.
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