firemannsgruppe
Syllables
fi-re-manns-grup-pe
Pronunciation
/ˈfiːrəˌmɑnːsɡrʉpːə/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
fire + manns + gruppe
The Norwegian word 'firemannsgruppe' (fire crew) is divided into five syllables: fi-re-manns-grup-pe. Stress falls on the first syllable. The word is a compound noun formed from 'fire' (four), 'manns' (men's), and 'gruppe' (group). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules prioritizing onsets and vowel-consonant/consonant-vowel patterns.
Definitions
- 1
A group of four men; a fire crew.
Fire crew, group of four men
“Firemannsgruppen rykket raskt ut.”
“En firemannsgruppe utførte redningsarbeidet.”
syn:brannmannskap
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('fi-'). Norwegian stress is generally predictable, falling on the first syllable of a word.
Syllables
fi — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. re — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. manns — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel and consonant. Long consonant 'n'.. grup — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel and consonant.. pe — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division favors creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel
Syllables are often divided before a vowel preceded by a consonant.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but generally do not affect syllable division.
- The doubled 'n' in 'manns-' creates a long consonant, influencing syllable weight but not division.
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