fellesskapsland
The Norwegian word 'fellesskapsland' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: fel-les-skaps-land. Stress falls on the second syllable ('les'). The word is composed of the root 'fellesskap' (community) and the suffix 'land' (land). Syllable division follows vowel-consonant boundaries and accommodates consonant clusters common in Norwegian.
Definitions
- 1
A land or country characterized by a strong sense of community or fellowship.
Community land, fellowship land
“De drømmer om et fellesskapsland der alle har like muligheter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('les'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound nouns often shift stress to the second element.
Syllables
fel — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. les — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and consonant cluster.. skaps — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. land — Open syllable, containing a vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Boundary
Syllables are generally divided at vowel-consonant boundaries.
Consonant Cluster Accommodation
Consonant clusters are accommodated within syllables, particularly in compound words.
- The 'sk' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster in Norwegian and doesn't affect syllabification.
- The geminate 'l' in 'les' is treated as two consonants for syllabification purposes.
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