fiskematforretning
Syllables
fis-ke-mat-for-ret-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈfɪskəˌmɑːt.fɔrˈrɛtnɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
for + fiskematret + ning
The word 'fiskematforretning' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: fis-ke-mat-for-ret-ning. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is composed of the roots 'fisk' (fish), 'emat' (food), and 'ret' (business), connected by the prefix 'for' and the nominalizing suffix 'ning'.
Definitions
- 1
A store that sells fish food.
Fish food store
“Jeg kjøpte fiskemat i fiskematforretningen.”
“Hun jobber i en lokal fiskematforretning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ret' (for-ret-**ning**). Norwegian generally stresses the penultimate syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
fis — Open syllable, onset consonant 'f', vowel 'i'. ke — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'sk', vowel 'e'. mat — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'm', vowel 'a', coda consonant 't'. for — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'f', vowel 'o', coda consonant 'r'. ret — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel 'e', coda consonant 't'. ning — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'n', vowel 'i', coda consonant 'ng'
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables when phonotactically permissible.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy.
Penultimate Stress
Norwegian generally stresses the penultimate syllable in words of this length.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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