folkeavstemning
Syllables
fol-ke-av-stem-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈfɔlːkəˌavstɛmːnɪŋ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
av- + stem- + -ning
The word 'folkeavstemning' is divided into five syllables: fol-ke-av-stem-ning. Stress falls on 'stem'. It's a compound noun formed from Old Norse roots, meaning 'referendum'. Syllabification follows Norwegian's preference for open syllables and clear vowel-consonant boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
A referendum; a vote in which the entire electorate is asked to accept or reject a particular proposal.
Referendum, plebiscite
“Det ble holdt en folkeavstemning om EU-medlemskap.”
“Resultatet av folkeavstemningen var overraskende.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'stem'.
Syllables
fol — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ke — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. av — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. stem — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a long vowel.. ning — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Norwegian favors syllables ending in vowels.
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel
Syllable division occurs between vowels when separated by consonants.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- Potential weakening or dropping of /v/ in 'av' in some dialects.
- Compound word syllabification can have minor variations, but the presented division is most common.
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