flertallsprinsipp
Syllables
fle-rt-alls-prin-sipp
Pronunciation
/flɛrˈtɑlsˌpɾɪnsɪpː/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
fler- + tall- + -s-prinsipp
The word 'flertallsprinsipp' is divided into five syllables: fle-rt-alls-prin-sipp. Stress falls on the second syllable. It's a compound noun with Old Norse and Latin/Germanic roots, referring to the principles of plural formation in Norwegian. Syllable division follows the rule of maximizing onsets and respecting stress patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The principle governing the formation of plural nouns in a language.
Plural principle
“Flertallsprinsippet i norsk er ganske komplekst.”
“Lærere forklarer flertallsprinsippet til elevene.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('alls').
Syllables
fle — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. rt — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster.. alls — Closed, stressed syllable.. prin — Open syllable.. sipp — Closed syllable, long vowel.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally maintained at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after vowels.
- Norwegian allows for complex consonant clusters.
- Stress patterns in compound words can be variable but follow general tendencies.
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