ferjeforbindelse
Syllables
fer-je-for-bin-del-se
Pronunciation
/ˈfærjəˌfɔrˌbɪnːˌɛlsə/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
for- + ferje- + -bindelse
The word 'ferjeforbindelse' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: fer-je-for-bin-del-se. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The division follows Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus. It consists of the prefix 'for-', the root 'ferje-', and the suffix '-bindelse'.
Definitions
- 1
A connection or link provided by a ferry.
Ferry connection
“Ferjeforbindelsen er viktig for folk som bor på øyene.”
“De planlegger å forbedre ferjeforbindelsen.”
syn:fergesambandant:landforbindelse
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('for').
Syllables
fer — Open syllable, initial consonant followed by vowel.. je — Open syllable, initial consonant followed by vowel.. for — Open syllable, initial consonant followed by vowel.. bin — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel, long consonant.. del — Open syllable, initial consonant followed by vowel.. se — Open syllable, initial consonant followed by vowel.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division generally favors creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' (trill vs. approximant) do not affect syllable division.
- The doubled 'n' in 'bin-' creates a long consonant sound, but doesn't alter the syllable division.
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